From root: singaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpasingaw
nag-pa-si-NGAW
vented steam
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapasingaw
nag-pa-pa-si-NGAW
venting steam
Future (Contemplated)
magpapasingaw
mag-pa-pa-si-NGAW
will vent steam
Usage Note
Magpasingaw is used when intentionally allowing steam, vapor, or trapped air to escape from a container or a room, such as when operating a pressure cooker or airing out a stuffy area. It can also metaphorically refer to venting one's frustrations or letting off steam.
Examples
" Magpasingaw ka muna ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
Let the rice vent some steam first.
Literal Translation
Vent-steam you first of rice.
" Kailangan nating magpasingaw ng niluluto. "
Natural Translation
We need to vent the steam from what's cooking.
Literal Translation
Need we vent-steam of cooking.
" Bago buksan ang pressure cooker, kailangan munang magpasingaw upang hindi mapaso ang kamay mo. "
Natural Translation
Before opening the pressure cooker, you must first let it vent steam so you don't burn your hand.
Literal Translation
Before open the pressure cooker, need first vent-steam in-order not get-burned the hand your.
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