Manuwag (en. To ignite)

/maˈnu.wag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To cause a fire to start from something.

Ignite the fire from the wood if necessary.

Manuwag ka ng apoy mula sa kahoy kung kinakailangan.

In a metaphorical sense, can refer to sparking an idea or feeling.

His speech ignited inspiration in them.

Ang kanyang pananalita ay nag-manuwag ng inspirasyon sa kanila.

To initiate a new venture or project.

Let's ignite a new project next month.

Manuwag tayo ng bagong proyekto sa susunod na buwan.

ignite a fire

To start a fire or rekindle it.

manuwag ng apoy

ignite inspiration

To provide motivation or an idea.

manuwag ng inspirasyon

flame

The exciting or fiery feelings or ideas.

alab

vigor

The state of having life, energy, or enthusiasm.

sigla

To make a sacrifice or plead for help.

Sometimes you really have to manuwag to get what you want.

Minsan kailangan mo talagang manuwag para makuha ang gusto mo.

To negotiate or reach an agreement in a situation.

They manuwag so that they wouldn't fight anymore.

Nag-manuwag sila para hindi na mag-away.

To humble oneself or ask for forgiveness.

Even though he was at fault, he manuwag and asked for forgiveness.

Kahit na siya ang may kasalanan, nag-manuwag siya at humingi ng tawad.