silaw

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Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *silaw.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsilaw/, [ˈsi.l̪aʊ̯]
  • Hyphenation: si‧law

Noun

sílaw (Basahan spelling ᜐᜒᜎᜏ᜔)

  1. flashing light
    Synonym: laad
  2. a glare; a dazzle; a strong blinding light
    Synonyms: sula, suriaw

Derived terms

Sakizaya

Noun

silaw

  1. salted pork

Tagalog

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *silaw. Compare Malay silau.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: si‧law
  • IPA(key): /ˈsilaw/, [ˈsi.laʊ̯] (noun)
  • IPA(key): /siˈlaw/, [sɪˈlaʊ̯] (adjective)

Noun

silaw (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜎᜏ᜔)

  1. glare; dazzle (from a strong light)
    Synonyms: sulo, pagkasulo
  2. feeling of inferiority (to another)
    Synonym: panganganino

Derived terms

Adjective

siláw (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜎᜏ᜔)

  1. dazzled; glared; blinded (by a strong light)
    Synonyms: sulo, nasusulo
  2. having an inferiority complex (to another)
    Synonyms: nanganganino, may-panganganino
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