Pagningasin (en. To light)

/paɡniɡasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of igniting or burning.
We need to light the fire for cooking.
Kailangan nating pagningasin ang apoy para sa pagluluto.
To provide light to something.
Light the lamp so we can see.
Pagningasin mo ang lampara para makita natin.
To start a fire or light from something.
It's easy to light the candle if you have matches.
Madali lang pagningasin ang kandila kung may posporo.

Etymology

from the word "ningas" meaning fire or light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Light the fire.
Rescue the fire from extinguishment.
Pagningasin mo ang apoy.

Related Words

ningas
A substance due to fire; it can refer to flames emerging from a burning object.
ningas
light
The state or quality of being illuminated and visible.
liwanag

Slang Meanings

waking up to an idea or expression
When new trends come, it's like just igniting, it becomes popular immediately!
Pagdating ng mga bagong trends, parang pagningasin na lang, sumisikat agad!
adding energy or excitement to the conversation
Come on, light up the conversation, it's so quiet!
Sige na, pagningasin mo na ang usapan, ang tahimik naman!
creating a lively atmosphere
The party is looking for a DJ to light up the ambiance!
Ang party naghahanap ng DJ para pagningasin ang ambiance!