Sunog (en. Fire)

[su-nóg]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural phenomenon resulting from the combustion of materials that creates fire.
A fire occurred in a residential area in the early morning.
Nangyari ang sunog sa isang residential area noong madaling araw.
An incident in which objects or properties are burning.
The fire in their house was caused by negligence in handling flames.
Ang sunog sa kanilang bahay ay dulot ng kapabayaan sa pag-iingat ng apoy.
One of the primary causes of damage to the environment and nature.
The forest fire causes significant damage to animals and plants.
Ang sunog sa kagubatan ay nagdudulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga hayop at halaman.

Etymology

Derived from the Uto-Aztec word 'suno', meaning fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

out of the fire
to succeed in a difficult situation or problem
lumabas sa sunog
flood and fire
disasters that often cause destruction
baha at sunog

Related Words

flame
The hot substance that comes from fire.
apoy
explosion
A sudden release of energy that causes fire.
pagsabog

Slang Meanings

Fight or effort.
Let's burn here, just keep fighting!
Sunog tayo dito, laban lang!
Burnt food.
Oh no, my food is burnt, I don't know what to do.
Ay, sunog ang luto ko, di ko na alam ang gagawin.
Overacting or excessive emotion.
Wow, you're really overdoing it with what you're saying!
Grabe, sunog na sunog ka na d'yan sa sinasabi mo!