Kalinaw

peace / calmnessnoun

Alternative meanings

peace
calmness
tranquility
serenity
harmony

Pronunciation

kah-LEE-now

Root and affixes

From the root linaw, which expresses calmness, clarity, or tranquility, with the prefix ka- forming the abstract noun kalinaw.

Variants or conjugations

linaw = calm / peaceful / clear
kalinaw = peace / tranquility
malinawon = peaceful / calm
kalinaw sa hunahuna = peace of mind
kalinaw sa kalibotan = world peace

Related words and expressions

hilom = silence / quiet
pahulay = rest
gugma = love
kasabot = understanding
hustisya = justice

Meaning and usage notes

Use kalinaw for inner peace, social peace, tranquility, or absence of conflict. For silence, hilom may be more specific.