Magpaalab (en. To inflame)

/maɡ.pa.ʔa.lab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do things that cause heat or fire.
Make a fire outside before we cook.
Magpaalab ka ng apoy sa labas bago tayo magluto.
To give vigor or emotion to a situation.
He inflamed hope in his community.
Siya ay nagpaalab ng pag-asa sa kaniyang komunidad.
To intensify feelings, usually negative or strong.
Don't inflame your anger towards that person.
Huwag kang magpaalab ng galit sa taong iyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inflame feelings
to emphasize someone's emotions.
magpaalab ng damdamin

Related Words

flame
The state of fire or heat.
alab
incentive
An element that intensifies feelings or actions.
pang-udyok

Slang Meanings

to start a fire or to get heated
There were so many people at the party, it really ignited the fun!
Sobrang dami ng mga tao sa party, talagang nagpaalab ang saya!
to move or dance as if feeling happy; to bring joy
I hope the dancers ignite the energy at the event later!
Sana'y magpaalab ang mga dancers sa event mamaya!
to express emotions; to show happiness or joy
Wow, she really ignited with joy when she found out she passed!
Grabe, nagpaalab talaga siya sa saya nang malaman niyang pumasa siya!