Abo (en. Ash)

/ˈabo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Fine or soft powder that remains after the combustion of an object.

The ash from the wood was left beside the fire.

Ang abo ng kahoy ay naiwan sa tabi ng apoy.

Remains or residuals after complete combustion.

The ash from the burned paper scattered on the floor.

Nagkalat ang abo mula sa nasunog na papel sa sahig.

A symbol of death or loss.

The ashes of her loved one were buried under the tree.

Ang abo ng kanyang mahal sa buhay ay inilibing sa ilalim ng puno.

Derived from the word 'abō' referring to the remnants of a burned pit or melted object.

under the ash

Things that are hidden and not immediately visible or discovered.

sa ilalim ng abo

fire

A chemical reaction that releases heat and light.

apoy

fire (incident)

An unplanned ignition that causes damage.

sunog

A slang term that indicates a casual or reckless attitude.

You should stop with the 'abo', you're not a kid anymore.

Dapat ka lang itigil sa kakagawa ng abo, hindi ka na bata.

A term used among friends during games or conversations as a filler word.

You're at it again, here goes that story!

Abo ka na naman, yan na naman ang kwentong yon!