Magpasingaw (en. To emit vapors)

/mɐg.pɐ.sɪŋ.ɐw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of emitting vapor or steam.
The water began to emit steam under the heat.
Nagpasabing magpasingaw ang tubig sa ilalim ng init.
The process of vapor rising from a liquid.
Let the milk steam in the pan for the coffee.
Magpasingaw ka ng gatas sa kawali para sa kape.

Etymology

from the root word 'singaw' meaning 'vapor' or 'steam'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's steam the tea.
Heat water for tea and let it emit steam.
Magpasingaw tayo ng tsaa.

Related Words

steam
The gas or vapor formed from hot liquid.
singaw
evaporation
The process or occurrence of a liquid evaporating.
pagsingaw

Slang Meanings

to deceive or pretend it's not true
Don't try to act like you're rich, we all know how poor you are.
Huwag kang magpasingaw na mayaman ka, alam nating lahat kung gaano ka kahirap.
show off or show off skills
He's singing in front of the crowd, acting like a big shot, trying to show off.
Kumakanta siya sa harap ng madla, parang nagmamagaling, nagpipilitan na magpasingaw.