Bumingas (en. To burst into flames)

boo-mee-ngas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to burst or suddenly ignite.
The old wood burst into flames, causing it to ignite.
Bumuga ng apoy ang lumang kahoy na nagiging dahilan upang bumingas.
The process of something igniting quickly.
When the oil burst into flames, it caused a huge fire.
Nang bumingas ang langis sa apoy, nag-isa ito ng malaking sunog.
Can also be used figuratively to describe a quick flare-up of emotion.
Maria burst into anger when she found out what he did.
Buminga si Maria sa galit nang malaman ang kanyang ginawa.

Etymology

Root word: 'bingo' meaning to hit or smoke.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the fire burst
The fire suddenly smokes or ignites.
bumingas ang apoy

Related Words

flare
The sudden rise of fire or light.
siklab
burning
The presence of fire or flames.
nag-aapoy

Slang Meanings

To quickly escalate to a situation.
The conversation flared up and they suddenly started fighting.
Bumingas ang usapan at biglang nag-away sila.
To ignite or to flare up anger or emotion.
It's like his anger flared up at Mark when he found out he was lying.
Parang bumingas ang galit niya kay Mark nang malaman niyang sinungaling siya.
To become lively or energetic.
The fun flared up at the party when the band performed.
Bumingas ang saya sa party nang mag-perform ang banda.