From root: apoy
Usage Note
Paapoy refers to small materials like twigs or paper used to help ignite a fire. This is commonly used in rural areas where wood-burning stoves are still prevalent.
Examples
" Kulang tayo ng paapoy. "
Natural Translation
We are short on kindling.
Literal Translation
Lacking we of fire-starter.
" Kailangan natin ng mabilis na paapoy. "
Natural Translation
We need a fast fire starter.
Literal Translation
Need we of fast that fire-starter.
" Bago kami magluto sa apuyan, nangunguha muna kami ng tuyong dahon at sanga para gamiting paapoy. "
Natural Translation
Before we cook on the wood stove, we first gather dry leaves and twigs to use as kindling.
Literal Translation
Before we cook at hearth, gathering first we of dry leaf and branch so to-use fire-starter.
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