Singaw (en. Fume)

/siŋaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of gas or vapor that comes out of something, usually with an unpleasant smell.
I felt the fume from the boiling water.
Naramdaman ang singaw mula sa kumukulong tubig.
Source of bad odor or health hazard.
The fumes from the chemicals are dangerous for the workers.
Ang singaw mula sa mga kemikal ay delikado sa mga manggagawa.
Refers to smoke or vapor coming from a burning object.
The fumes from the fire cause pollution.
Ang singaw mula sa apoy ay nagdudulot ng polusyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

steam from water
The vapor that comes from boiling water.
singaw ng tubig
chemical fumes
The unpleasant smell or vapor that comes from chemicals.
singaw ng kemikal

Related Words

steam
The result of boiling water or fuel that turns into vapor.
singaw
smoke
Increases from burning materials.
usok

Slang Meanings

a feeling of warmth or persistent cough
Stop sending me singaw, it's annoying!
Ayaw na akong padalhan ng singaw, nakakabuwisit na!
gas causing stomach pain
I have so much singaw, I feel like I need to *relieve*!
Ang dami kong singaw, parang gusto kong mag-*patsyok*!
an unnecessary opinion or comment
Don't think your singaw matters, I'm not interested!
Huwag mong isipin na may kwenta ang singaw mo, hindi ako interesado!