Magpaapoy (en. To ignite)

/maɡ.paˈa.poj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create fire or to set on fire.
Let’s ignite some wood to cook.
Magpaapoy tayo ng mga kahoy upang magluto.
To start a fire.
You need to ignite some grass for the campfire.
Kailangan mong magpaapoy ng mga damo para sa campfire.
To create fire from materials.
He initiated to ignite from the dry leaves.
Siyang nagpasimuno na magpaapoy mula sa mga tuyong dahon.

Etymology

Root word: apo (fire) and the prefix 'mag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ignite at night
The process of making fire at night.
Magpaapoy sa gabi

Related Words

fire
The heat or light produced by combustion.
apoy
to cause
The act of creating something or an event.
magdulot

Slang Meanings

To party
Hey, let's have a party this weekend!
Kumusta, magpaapoy tayo sa weekend!
To hype up
Do you want to hype up this event?
Gusto mo bang magpaapoy sa event na ‘to?
To drink/get drunk
Come on, let's party at my place, let’s drink.
Tara, magpaapoy tayo sa bahay ko, mag-inuman tayo.
To have fun
Come on, let's party, there's a lot going on!
Sige na, magpaapoy tayo, dami nang ganap!