lagablab
lagabláb with stress marks
blaze; flame
Usage Note
Lagablab describes a large, intense, leaping flame — not a small candle flame but the roaring fire of a burning building or bonfire. It is used in both literal descriptions of fire and figuratively to describe intense passion or anger.
Examples
" Malaki ang lagablab ng apoy. "
Natural Translation
The blaze of the fire is big.
Literal Translation
Big the blaze of fire.
" Mainit ang lagablab. "
Natural Translation
The blaze is hot.
Literal Translation
Hot the blaze.
" Mula sa malayo ay kitang-kita na ang lagablab ng sunog, kaya agad tumawag ng bumbero ang mga kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
From afar the blaze of the fire was already clearly visible, so the neighbors immediately called the firefighters.
Literal Translation
From far is clearly-seen already the blaze of fire, so immediately called of firefighter the neighbors.
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