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    Apuyin (en. Extinguish)

    /aˈpui.jin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Suppressing fire or removing its effect.
    We need to extinguish the fire before it spreads.
    Kailangan nating apuyin ang apoy bago ito kumalat.
    Stopping or removing something that emits heat or light.
    Turn off the light when you are sleeping.
    Apuyin mo ang ilaw kapag natutulog ka.
    Reducing the heat of something.
    It's difficult to extinguish the fire during rainy weather.
    Mahirap apuyin ang apoy sa maulan na panahon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'apoy' meaning fire or light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extinguish the fire
    Cut off or remove the fire.
    apuyin ang apoy

    Related Words

    fire
    An element that emits light and heat.
    apoy
    light
    Small or large forms of light possibly produced by fire.
    liwanag

    Slang Meanings

    To get angry or to pretend to be angry.
    Just get mad at him, don't let it slide.
    Apuyin mo na siya, huwag mong patagilid.
    To lie or make excuses.
    When I asked, he just made up an excuse.
    Nang nagtanong ako, apuyin na lang ang sagot niya.