Gatong (en. Kindling)

/ˈɡatɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Small pieces of wood or other material used to start a fire.

I had to use kindling before the big fire ignited.

Kinailangan kong gumamit ng gatong bago sumiklab ang malaking apoy.

Materials that easily ignite.

Dry leaves also serve as effective kindling for fire.

Ang mga tuyong dahon ay mabisa ring gatong para sa apoy.

Derived from the root word 'gato', meaning 'to burn' or 'to heat up'.

start a fire using kindling

Emphasizing the use of necessary materials to ignite a fire.

magsimula ng apoy gamit ang gatong

fire

A natural phenomenon that ignites and provides heat and light.

apoy

bamboo

A type of plant often used for kindling because it ignites easily.

kawayan

Regret or a reminder of past mistakes.

Don't gaton about the mistakes you've made, that's over.

Huwag ka nang mag-gatong sa mga nagawa mong pagkakamali, tapos na yun.

A shout or exclamation that indicates anger or annoyance.

When I was ignored, I gatoned at him in the group chat.

Nang hindi ako pinansin, nag-gatong ako sa kanya sa group chat.