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    Ningas (en. Flame)

    ˈniŋɡas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fire or flame that exists in a place.
    The flame quickly spread through the forest.
    Ang ningas ng apoy ay mabilis na kumalat sa kagubatan.
    The light or heat that comes from fire.
    The flame of the candle provided a soft light in the room.
    Ang ningas ng kandila ay nagbigay ng malambot na liwanag sa silid.
    Metaphorically refers to a vigorous start that quickly fades.
    The flame of his interest in the project faded after a few weeks.
    Ang ningas ng kanyang interes sa proyekto ay nawala matapos ang ilang linggo.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flame of cogon grass
    A person or thing that quickly loses enthusiasm or support after a brief flare-up.
    ningas kugon

    Related Words

    flame
    The blazing part of the fire that is more alive and gives off more light.
    lihay
    ignite
    The process of starting a fire from an inactive state.
    sindi

    Slang Meanings

    Temporary enthusiasm or interest that quickly fades.
    The spark of his project didn't last, he gave up right away.
    Ang ningas ng kanyang proyekto ay hindi tumagal, agad din siyang sumuko.
    Started off well but ended up as nothing.
    It's like a flare in training, he started many things but didn't finish any.
    Parang ningas sa pagsasanay, ang dami niyang sinimulan pero hindi niya natapos.