Magsunog (en. To burn)

/magsuˈnɒg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the process of cooking or exposing something to fire.
Burn the trash behind the house.
Magsunog ka ng mga basura sa likod ng bahay.
To set something on fire or to be consumed by fire.
Burn wood to make a fire at the camp.
Magsunog ng kahoy para gumawa ng apoy sa camp.
Experiencing burning or damage from fire.
Due to a mistake, there was a chance of burning the house.
Dahil sa pagkakamali, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na magsunog ng bahay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sunog'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burn the midnight oil
Strive hard and study well.
magsunog ng kilay

Related Words

burn
Expresses burning or the act of committing fire.
suni
fire
An element that describes flame.
apoy

Slang Meanings

to rebel or revolt
Here comes Mark, he's going to rebel against his parents again!
Nandiyan na si Mark, magsusunog na naman siya sa mga magulang niya!
to party or hang out
Let's party at Ben's house for his birthday!
Magsunog tayo sa bahay ni Ben para sa kanyang birthday!
to cook s'mores or food on a campfire
At the camping site, we're going to roast marshmallows!
Sa camping, magsusunog tayo ng mga marshmallow!