Ningasbao (en. Flash in the pan)

/niŋas'baw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word that indicates a behavior or characteristic of a person or thing that quickly loses vigor or interest.

The ningasbao refers to people's tendency to start a project but not follow through.

Ang ningasbao ay tumutukoy sa gawi ng mga tao na nagsimula ng isang proyekto ngunit hindi ito natutuloy.

A phrase describing a temporary liking or desire that leads to failure.

His interest in studying music seems to be just a ningasbao.

Ang kanyang interes sa pag-aaral ng musika ay tila isang ningasbao lamang.

A statement representing the discontinuation of a started endeavor.

There are many ningasbao among those who start a business today.

Maraming ningasbao sa mga nagsisimula ng negosyo sa araw na ito.

Ningas (burning) + Bao (charcoal) symbolizing a temporary flame or vigor that eventually fades.

flash in the pan

Started but not continued, or temporary enthusiasm.

ningas-bao

temporary

A word describing things that do not last.

panandalian

project

A planned activity or goal that may end up being a ningasbao.

proyekto

Quick to start but also quickly loses support or interest.

People are ningas-bao when it comes to new projects, so they often don't push through.

Ang mga tao ay ningas-bao sa mga bagong proyekto, kaya’t madalas hindi natutuloy.

A person or thing that has high energy at the start but doesn't last long.

He's the type of friend who's ningas-bao, lots of plans but none get realized.

Siya yung tipo ng kaibigan na ningas-bao, ang daming plano pero hindi na natutuloy.