Sumisingaw (en. Fuming)
/su.mi.si.ngaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of vapor being emitted from a liquid.
The water is fuming in the pot being heated on the stove.
Sumisingaw ang tubig sa kaldero na pinapainit sa kalan.
The process of creating vapor from a substance.
The sugar fumed when it was cooked with heat.
Sumisingaw ang asukal kapag naluto ito sa init.
Emission of smoke or vapor from something.
The fried food is fuming on his plate.
Sumisingaw ang piniritong pagkain sa kanyang plato.
Etymology
The word 'sumisingaw' derives from the root word 'singaw', meaning 'to evaporate' or 'to emit gas'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the heat is fuming
emitting vapor due to high temperature
sumisingaw ang init
Related Words
vapor
The state of a substance changing from liquid to vapor.
singaw
water vapor
The process of producing vapor from water through heating.
singaw ng tubig
Slang Meanings
Acting foolish or trying to make others laugh.
Why are you like that? You're so happy like you're just bubbling over with your antics!
Bakit ganon? Ang saya-saya mo na parang sumisingaw ka sa kalokohan mo!
So excited or full of energy.
I'm just bubbling over with adrenaline after the match!
Ngayon lang ako sumisingaw sa dami ng adrenaline ko pagkatapos ng laban!