Sulutan (en. To ignite)

/su.lu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or action of starting a fire or combustion.
The ignition of the grasses caused a huge wildfire in the forest.
Ang sulutan ng mga damo ay nagdulot ng malaking sunog sa kagubatan.
An object used to spark a fire or ignition.
A lighter is needed to easily cook barbecue.
Kailangan ng sulutan para madaling magluto ng barbecue.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sulut', meaning 'to perform' or 'to execute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ignite
the action of lighting a fire or sparking.
mag-sulut

Related Words

ignite
The root of the word 'sulutan', referring to the action of lighting.
sulut

Slang Meanings

Instigating or sparking feelings; action of causing a rift
They started to stir up issues in the group, which led to chaos.
Nagsulutan na sila ng isyu sa grupo, kaya't nagkagulo.
A fight or argument that becomes heated
Their argument earlier escalated into a bad situation.
Ang sulutan nila kanina ay umabot sa masamang sitwasyon.
Engaging in interactions filled with tension
I don't want to get involved with them; it's so stressful!
Ayaw ko na sanang makipasulutan sa kanila, nakaka-stress!