magtanglaw
magtangláw with stress marks
to illuminate
From root: tanglaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtanglaw
nag-tang-LAW
illuminated
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatanglaw
nag-ta-tang-LAW
is illuminating
Future (Contemplated)
magtatanglaw
mag-ta-tang-LAW
will illuminate
Usage Note
Magtanglaw is the actor-focus infinitive of tanglaw, used when the light source — a torch, a person holding a lamp, or a metaphorical guide — is the grammatical focus. It carries a strong figurative dimension; magtanglaw is common in religious and inspirational language to describe guidance or enlightenment beyond mere physical lighting.
Examples
" Gamitin ang lampara para magtanglaw. "
Natural Translation
Use the lamp to give light.
Literal Translation
Use the lamp for to-illuminate.
" Ang sulo ay ginamit ng mga lalaki para magtanglaw sa madilim na gabi. "
Natural Translation
The torch was used by the men to illuminate the dark night.
Literal Translation
The torch was used by men for to-illuminate in dark night.
" Sana ay magtanglaw ang iyong mga aral sa landas ng mga kabataang naghahanap ng tamang direksyon sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
May your teachings illuminate the path of the youth who are searching for the right direction in life.
Literal Translation
Hopefully that illuminate the your teachings on path of the youth who searching of right direction in life.
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