Apuin (en. Ignite)

a-puin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of starting a fire.
Ignite the wood so we can have a fire.
Apuhin mo ang kahoy para magkaroon tayo ng apoy.
The method of generating fire from a source.
Ignite the chimney to provide warmth.
Apuhin ang tsimenea upang magbigay ng init.

Etymology

Derived from the root words 'puyat' and 'apoy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ignite the fireplace.
Start the fire in the fireplace.
Apuhin ang fireplace.
Ignite the fire.
Light the fire.
Apuhin ang apoy.

Related Words

light
The action of intensifying a fire from an element.
sindihan
fire
An element that provides light and heat.
apoy

Slang Meanings

A snobby or arrogant person
Who is this snobby person, acting so high and mighty?
Sino ba 'tong apuin na 'to, parang ang taas ng ere?
Nonsense or craziness
Wow, so much nonsense is happening at this party!
Grabe, ang daming apuin na nangyayari sa party na 'to!
Strange or weird
Your outfit is so strange, but it's beautiful!
Yung suot mo, apuin na apuin, pero ang ganda!