EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to let off steam; to vent...
to deceive; to cheat...
spring roll...
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FIL: Ang pagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na mailabas ang init, presyon, o sama ng loob; makapaglabas ng singaw.
EN: to be able to let off steam; to vent
Like when your pressure cooker of emotions is about to explode from all the deadlines and adulting, and you finally get to rant to your bestie. It's letting off steam, BPO-style, after a difficult call. 'Kailangan ko lang talagang makasingaw, besh, kundi sasabog na ako!'
From 'maka-' (ability prefix) + 'singaw' (steam, vapor, vent).
Can be used literally for steam/vapor or figuratively for releasing emotions.
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🇵🇭 Buksan mo ang takip para makasingaw ang kaldero.
🇺🇸 Open the lid so the pot can let off steam.
🇵🇭 Nag-inuman sila para makasingaw ng kanilang mga problema.
🇺🇸 They had a drink so they could vent about their problems.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.