From root: singaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumingaw
su-mi-NGAW
leaked vapor
Present (Incomplete)
sumisingaw
su-mi-si-NGAW
leaking vapor
Future (Contemplated)
sisingaw
si-si-NGAW
will leak vapor
Usage Note
Sumingaw is used when describing the emission or leakage of gas, steam, or strong odors from a source. It is commonly applied to contexts like a leaking gas tank or steam escaping a pot, and can also figuratively refer to secrets or information 'leaking' out.
Examples
" Baka sumingaw ang gas. "
Natural Translation
The gas might leak vapor.
Literal Translation
Might leak-vapor the gas.
" Baka sumingaw ang gas sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
The gas might leak vapor in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Might leak-vapor the gas at kitchen.
" Pansinin mo kung sumisingaw ang takip ng kaldero, dahil senyales iyon na handa nang ihain ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
Notice whether vapor is escaping from the pot lid, because that's a sign the dish is ready to serve.
Literal Translation
Notice you if leaking-vapor the lid of pot, because sign that that ready already serve the dish.
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