EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a brief appearance; glimpse...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/pag-si-LAY/
FIL: Ang panandalian at bahagyang paglitaw o pagpapakita ng isang bagay o tao.
EN: a brief appearance; glimpse
This is the 'now you see me, now you don't' of the Tagalog world. It's that fleeting moment you see your crush in the hallway. It's the sun peeking through the clouds after a storm. It’s the 'cameo appearance' of a celebrity at an event. A *pagsilay* is always short, sweet, and leaves you wanting more. It’s the ultimate ‘pa-effect’.
Root word 'silay' means a glimpse or a brief look.
Often used in a poetic or romantic context.
🇵🇭 Ang pagsilay ng buwan sa likod ng mga ulap ay isang magandang tanawin.
🇺🇸 The brief appearance of the moon behind the clouds was a beautiful sight.
🇵🇭 Nag-abang ang mga fans para sa kahit isang pagsilay man lang ng kanilang idolo.
🇺🇸 The fans waited for even just a glimpse of their idol.
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