Meaning of linaw

calm

lagoon

n. lake

n. pond

quiet

soothe

tranquilize

a. 1. calm, free of agitation. Línaw ang dágat, The sea is calm; 2. calm, free from excitement. Línaw átung hunàhúnà ug walà tay mga suliran, Your mind is calm if you don’t have problems; v. 1. be, become calm. Naglínaw ang panahun, The weather is calm. Dúgay ming naabut kay nalináwan ang sakayan, We arrived late because the boat was becalmed; 2. be calm, undisturbed. Dílì maglínaw ang ímung tanlag, Your conscience will not be at peace. Lináwa ang ímung kaugalíngun, ayaw ug katarantar, Compose yourself. Don’t panic; n. peace, calm. Walay línaw ning panimuyúa, The way we’re living, there is no peace and quiet. ma-un a. calmly, peacefully. Malináwun siya nga namatay, He died calmly. ka- n. see línaw, n.

n. pool, lake; v. form into a pool, pond, or lake. Mulínaw ang túbig sa sílung ug kusug ang ulan, A lake forms under our house when it rains hard.