Also means
Apoy can also mean passion, intense anger, or high fever.
Usage Note
Apoy is the standard word for fire used in daily contexts like cooking, campfires, or matches. When referring to health, "nag-aapoy" specifically means a very high body temperature. In romantic or poetic contexts, it represents deep desire or dedication.
Examples
" Mainit ang apoy sa kalan. "
Natural Translation
The fire on the stove is hot.
Literal Translation
Hot the fire on stove.
" Huwag kang lumapit sa apoy. "
Natural Translation
Don't get near the fire.
Literal Translation
Don't you go near to fire.
" Pinatay ng mga bumbero ang apoy bago ito kumalat sa mga kalapit na bahay sa baybayin ng ilog. "
Natural Translation
The firefighters put out the fire before it could spread to the neighboring houses along the riverbank.
Literal Translation
Put-out by the firefighters the fire before it spread to the neighboring houses on bank of river.
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