Pumingas (en. Ignite)

pu-ming-as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing fire or spark.
He ignited the fire in the fireplace quickly.
Pumingas siya ng apoy sa fireplace nang madali.
The change of state from being without fire to having fire.
The scraps of paper ignited quickly when struck with a match.
Mabilis na pumingas ang mga labi ng papel nang madampot ng posporo.
The presence of flare in the glow or fire.
Some coals ignited within the embers that provided light.
Pumingas ang ilang mga baga sa loob ng embers na nagbigay liwanag.

Etymology

Root word from 'mingas' meaning fire or spark.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignite fire
the presence or flare-up of fire.
pumingas ng apoy
ignite underneath
to uncover or transfer fire beneath something.
pumingas sa ilalim

Related Words

spark
Refers to fire or illumination that bursts suddenly.
ningas
fire
A material that emits heat and light, usually in combustion.
apoy

Slang Meanings

a pour of sweat
Wow, I really pumingas at the gym earlier, it's like all the water in my body just poured out!
Grabe, pumingas ako sa gym kanina, parang tumulu na lahat ng tubig sa katawan ko!
exerting effort
Before I started the exam, I pumingas a bit to focus.
Bago nag-start ang exam, pumingas muna ako para makapag-concentrate.
to flare up
My anger pumingas when I found out the truth!
Pumingas yung galit ko nung nalaman ko ang katotohanan!