Kerusin (en. Kerosene)

/kɛɾuˈsin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of liquid used as fuel and energy.
Kerosene is used in lamps in places without electricity.
Ginagamit ang kerusin sa mga ilaw sa mga lugar na walang kuryente.
A distilled oil usually in liquid form.
Kerosene is easily obtained and used in many industrial processes.
Ang kerusin ay madaling makuha at ginagamit sa maraming pamamaraang pang-industrial.

Etymology

Spanish word: 'kerosene'

Common Phrases and Expressions

kerosene lamp
A lamp that uses kerosene as fuel.
kerusin lamp
kerosene stove
A stove that uses kerosene as fuel.
kerusin stove

Related Words

oil
A group of liquids containing hydrocarbons.
langis

Slang Meanings

Overflowing supplies or amounts of items
The chicharrón is overflowing with half the price!
Sobra na ang kerusin ng chicharrón sa kalahating presyo!
A lot of people packed into a tight situation
The kerusin in the jeepney, there's no room for more!
Ang kerusin sa jeepney, wala nang masiksikan pa!
Full of activity or things happening quickly
The kerusin of life, I can't keep up anymore!
Ang kerusin ng buhay, hindi na nakaka-catch up!
Chaos or heated situations
The basketball game turned into kerusin, everyone started fighting!
Naging kerusin ang laban sa basketball, lahat nag-aaway!