From root: singaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
siningawan
si-ni-nga-WAN
applied steam to something
Present (Incomplete)
sinisingawan
si-ni-si-nga-WAN
applying steam to something
Future (Contemplated)
sisingawan
si-si-nga-WAN
will apply steam to something
Usage Note
Singawan is used when applying steam or vapor to a specific object or person, frequently in the context of cooking or traditional steam inhalation treatments. It emphasizes the direction of the steam toward a target rather than just the production of steam itself.
Examples
" Singawan mo ang mukha mo. "
Natural Translation
Steam your face.
Literal Translation
Apply-steam you the face your.
" Kailangan mong singawan ang tuwalya. "
Natural Translation
You need to steam the towel.
Literal Translation
Need you apply-steam the towel.
" Sinabi ng lola na singawan ko raw ang ulo ko ng eukalipto tuwing sinisipon ako. "
Natural Translation
Grandma said I should steam my head with eucalyptus whenever I have a cold.
Literal Translation
Said the grandmother that apply-steam I reportedly the head my with eucalyptus whenever have-cold I.
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