Sindi (en. Ignite)

/ˈsindi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of igniting a fire.
He gave ignition to the traveling fire in the fireplace.
Nagbigay siya ng sindi sa naglalakbay na apoy sa fireplace.
An object that ignites or causes fire.
Matches are a popular ignition used by people.
Ang posporo ay isang tanyag na sindi na ginagamit ng mga tao.
verb
The action of igniting.
We need to ignite the lights in the houses.
Kailangan nating sindihan ang mga ilaw sa mga bahay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sindihan' meaning to ignite or to set on fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignition of fire
The beginning of fire or ignition.
sindi ng apoy

Related Words

ignite
The act of creating fire from non-flammable materials using light rays or other methods.
sindihan
fire
A form of energy that causes light and heat.
apoy

Slang Meanings

Passed a few years or not widely used anymore.
Like the light of a cigarette, it quickly vanished.
Parang sindi na lang ng sigarilyo, mabilis na nawala.
To wonder or realize that what was expected didn't happen.
I've already turned on a lot of lights, but I still didn't get anything.
Naka-sindi na ako ng maraming ilaw, pero wala pa rin akong nakuha.
Acting or bringing life to a situation.
He's like the spark at the party, everyone is happy around him.
Para siyang sindi sa party, lahat ay napapasaya niya.