Sumindi (en. To ignite)
su-min-di
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of calling or igniting.
The grasses ignited due to the intense heat of the sun.
Ang mga damo ay sumindi dahil sa matinding init ng araw.
The act of starting a fire.
The fire ignited in the campfire at the first strike of the match.
Sumindi ang apoy sa campfire sa unang strike ng posporo.
The emergence of vigor or emotion.
His desire ignited when he saw his idol.
Sumindi ang kanyang pagnanasa nang makita niya ang kanyang idolo.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'sindi' which means 'to blaze' or 'to ignite'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feelings ignited
the emergence of intense emotion.
sumindi ang damdamin
Related Words
ignite
the action of producing fire or light.
sindi
Slang Meanings
To back away or turn away from a situation.
I just wanted to back off from my problems, I don’t want any fuss.
Sumindi na lang ako sa mga problema ko, ayoko na ng gulo.
To pass out or lose consciousness.
He was just chilling and suddenly passed out from the heat.
Kaka-chill lang niya at biglang sumindi dahil sa sobrang init.
To sneak away or leave without being noticed.
When he left, everyone found out he had already snuck out of the house.
Nang sumindi siya, nalaman ng lahat na umalis na pala siya ng bahay.