From root: init
Usage Note
Kasing-init is used to compare two things having the same temperature. Kasing-init ng apoy ang bakal means the iron is as hot as fire.
Examples
" Kasing-init ng kape ang tsaa. "
Natural Translation
The tea is as hot as the coffee.
Literal Translation
As-hot-as of coffee the tea.
" Ang pagmamahal niya ay kasing-init ng apoy. "
Natural Translation
His/Her love is as hot as fire.
Literal Translation
The love his/her is as-hot-as of fire.
" Kasing-init ng pagtatalo kahapon ang init ng panahon ngayon, kaya walang gustong lumabas ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Today's weather is as hot as yesterday's argument, so nobody wants to leave the house.
Literal Translation
As-hot-as of argument yesterday the heat of weather now, so none wanting to-go-out of house.
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