Also means
Singaw can also mean a secret leak (information), a canker sore, or venting emotion.
Usage Note
Singaw refers to the hot vapor or steam escaping from a pot or rice cooker during cooking. It is commonly used as a sign that rice or water is boiling, and people often warn 'Ingat sa singaw' (watch out for the steam) when opening a lid to avoid burns.
Examples
" Umaakyat ang singaw ng kape. "
Natural Translation
The steam from the coffee is rising.
Literal Translation
Rising the steam of coffee.
" Mainit ang singaw ng kaldero. "
Natural Translation
The steam from the pot is hot.
Literal Translation
Hot the steam of the pot.
" Ingat ka sa mainit na singaw kapag bubuksan mo ang takip ng kaldero pagkatapos magluto ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
Be careful of the hot steam when you open the pot lid after cooking rice.
Literal Translation
Careful you to hot steam when will-open you the lid of pot after cooking rice.
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