Igatong (en. To ignite)

i-ga-tong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of fuel used to start a fire.
We need kindling to start the fire in the campfire.
Kailangan natin ng igatong upang magsimula ng apoy sa campfire.
verb
The process of bringing fire to something.
We should kindle the dry twigs to have a fire.
Dapat natin igatong ang mga tuyong sanga upang magkaroon ng apoy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to kindle
the action of bringing fire to fuel.
mag-igatong

Related Words

fire
Fire can be seen when the kindling is lit.
apoy
fuel
The lightness of kindling as a fuel for heavier materials.
gatong

Slang Meanings

To eat or consume excessively
He really igatong at the buffet, he ate so much!
Nag-igatong siya sa buffet, ang dami niyang kinain!
To go to the mall or shopping
Let's igatong at the mall, there are a lot of sales!
Igatong tayo sa mall, daming sale!
To get too involved or stressed over something
Don't igatong yourself with that project, it's not worth it.
Huwag kang igatong sa project na 'yan, wala 'yang kwenta.