From root: singaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isiningaw
i-si-ni-NGAW
vented steam or vapor
Present (Incomplete)
isinisingaw
i-si-ni-si-NGAW
venting steam or vapor
Future (Contemplated)
isisingaw
i-si-si-NGAW
will vent steam or vapor
Usage Note
Isingaw is used to describe the act of releasing steam, vapor, or heat from a confined space, such as a pot or a room. It is also commonly used in a figurative sense to mean venting out bottled-up emotions or frustrations to find relief.
Examples
" Isingaw mo muna ang gulay. "
Natural Translation
Steam the vegetables first.
Literal Translation
Vent-steam you first the vegetable.
" Nagsimulang isingaw ang mainit na tubig. "
Natural Translation
The hot water started to give off steam.
Literal Translation
Started-to vent-steam the hot that water.
" Mas malusog kung isingaw mo na lang ang isda kaysa iprito, lalo na kung nagbabantay ka sa kalusugan mo. "
Natural Translation
It is healthier if you just steam the fish instead of frying it, especially if you are watching your health.
Literal Translation
More healthy if vent-steam you just the fish than fry, especially if watching you in health your.
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