EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
makes something clear; explains; clarifies...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
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FIL: Isang bagay, pahayag, o kilos na nagbibigay-linaw o nagdudulot ng pag-unawa sa isang malabo o kumplikadong paksa.
EN: makes something clear; explains; clarifies
The opposite of your friend who gives confusing directions. This is something that brings an 'aha!' moment. It's the diagram that finally makes sense of the data, the 'hugot' line that perfectly describes your feelings, or the tutorial video that saves you from a failing grade. It sheds light on things.
From nakapag- (causative, ability) + pa- (causative) + liwanag (light, clarity).
ROOT MEANING: light
Can refer to a person explaining something, or an object/event that itself provides clarity.
🇵🇭 Ang mga larawang ito ay nakapagpapaliwanag kung ano talaga ang nangyari.
🇺🇸 These pictures explain what really happened.
🇵🇭 Isang mahusay na guro ang nakapagpapaliwanag ng mahihirap na konsepto sa simpleng paraan.
🇺🇸 A great teacher is one who can explain difficult concepts in a simple way.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.