EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
ray of light; sunbeam...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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FIL: Isang sinag o guhit ng liwanag, karaniwan mula sa araw, na tumatagos sa siwang o kadiliman.
EN: ray of light; sunbeam
Literally, it’s that ray of sunshine that peeks through your window in the morning, telling you it's time to face the world (or your deadlines). Figuratively, and more known in modern slang, it was a term for a bisexual man. It's a play on 'sinag' (ray) and how it can 'hit' both ways. It's a bit dated as a slang term, but still understood.
The word has a literal meaning (ray of light) and a colloquial, somewhat dated slang meaning for a bisexual male. The slang usage can be considered pejorative by some, and newer, more affirming terms are preferred within the LGBTQ+ community.
🇵🇭 Ang ganda ng silahis ng araw na tumatama sa mga bulaklak.
🇺🇸 The sunbeam hitting the flowers is beautiful.
🇵🇭 Pumasok ang isang silahis ng pag-asa sa kanyang puso.
🇺🇸 A ray of hope entered his heart.
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