sangab
sángab with stress marks
landmark; inhalation of smoke
Usage Note
Sangab has two distinct senses: in regional usage it can refer to a prominent landmark or visible reference point in a landscape, while in another sense it describes the act of inhaling or gulping smoke — as from a fire or cigarette. Context determines which meaning is intended; the smoke-inhalation sense is more common in folk or literary usage.
Examples
" Malakas ang sangab ng usok. "
Natural Translation
The inhalation of smoke is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the inhalation of smoke.
" Malakas ang sangab ng usok. "
Natural Translation
The inhalation of smoke is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the inhalation of smoke.
" Sa bawat sangab ng usok mula sa apoy, lalo siyang naiinis dahil sumasakit na ang kanyang lalamunan. "
Natural Translation
With every inhalation of smoke from the fire, he grew more annoyed because his throat was already aching.
Literal Translation
In every inhalation of smoke from the fire, more he annoyed because aching already the his throat.
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