masilaw
masílaw with stress marks
to be dazzled
From root: silaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nasilaw
na-SI-law
was dazzled
Present (Incomplete)
nasisilaw
na-si-SI-law
is being dazzled
Future (Contemplated)
masisilaw
ma-si-SI-law
will be dazzled
Usage Note
Masilaw is the actor-focus stative ma- form of silaw, describing the involuntary experience of being dazzled or temporarily blinded by intense light. It is also used figuratively for being overwhelmed by beauty, fame, or wealth — a person so dazzled they lose their judgment.
Examples
" Madaling masilaw sa araw. "
Natural Translation
It is easy to be dazzled by the sun.
Literal Translation
Easy to-be-dazzled by sun.
" Madaling masilaw ang mga mata kapag tumingin nang direkta sa sikat ng araw. "
Natural Translation
It is easy for the eyes to be dazzled when looking directly at the bright sun.
Literal Translation
Easy to be dazzled the eyes when to look directly at shine of sun.
" Huwag kang masilaw sa kayamanan ng iba, dahil hindi lahat ng kumikinang ay tunay na ginto. "
Natural Translation
Don't be dazzled by the wealth of others, because not everything that glitters is real gold.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-dazzled by wealth of others, because not all that glitters is real gold.
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