Mopasiga

to illuminate; to light up; to turn on a lightverb

Alternative meanings

to illuminate; to light up; to turn on a light; to give light to a room, object, stage, street, or place; to clarify figuratively

Pronunciation

moh-pah-SEE-gah

Root and affixes

From siga, to light up or be lit. Pa- adds a causative idea: to make something light up or turn on.

Variants or conjugations

light up; turn on; turn it on; give light; brighten; make bright

Related words and expressions

light/lamp; illumination; bright; brightness; room; stage; electricity; sun

Meaning and usage notes

Mopasiga works for illuminating or turning on a light. Mohatag og kahayag means to give light; modan-ag can also mean to illuminate or become clear.