dilaw
/diˈlaw/
The English word yellow is translated to Tagalog as dilaw. Wiktionary also lists amarilyo.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| dilaw | /diˈlaw/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| amarilyo | /ʔamaˈɾiljo/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The words in this pack are used to describe something that has yellow as its color.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈlaw/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word dilaw is believed to have originated from the Proto-Philippine word for 'turmeric'.
Examples in context
- Gusto ko ang dilaw.I like yellow.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the color dilaw.Tatoeba #8635155 by artemio, translation #4650860 by CK
- Dilaw ang banderang ito.This flag is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a flag using dilaw.Tatoeba #12149775 by qwertzu, translation #11687337 by Pacific
- Bakit ayaw mong subukan itong dilaw na sweater?Why don't you try on this yellow sweater?This sentence is useful for asking someone to try on a sweater that is dilaw.Tatoeba #1679379 by nonong, translation #60220 by CK
- Ang paborito kong kulay ay dilaw.My favorite color is yellow.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine and Ricardo are looking at flower arrangements.
- JasmineMaganda ang dilaw na rosas.The yellow rose is beautiful.
- RicardoOo, paborito ko rin ang dilaw.Yes, I also like yellow.
- JasmineMayroon bang dilaw na tulips dito?Are there any yellow tulips here?
- RicardoWala tayong dilaw na tulips sa shop.We don't have any yellow tulips in the shop.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries dilaw, amarilyo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amarilyo, dilaw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
