From root: apoy
Usage Note
Inapuyan refers to the specific spot or hearth where a fire has been set. This term is often found in literary works or descriptions of traditional cooking areas.
Examples
" Mainit ang inapuyan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our hearth is warm.
Literal Translation
Warm the hearth our.
" Nilinis na ang ating inapuyan. "
Natural Translation
Our fireplace has been cleaned.
Literal Translation
Cleaned already the our fireplace.
" Tuwing umaga, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya sa tabi ng inapuyan habang niluluto ng lola ang almusal. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the whole family gathers beside the hearth while grandmother cooks breakfast.
Literal Translation
Every morning, gather the whole family beside the hearth while cooking by-grandmother the breakfast.
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