Smoke in Tagalog

Smoke in Tagalog translates to “usok” (noun) or “manigarilyo/mag-usok” (verb). This common word refers to the visible vapor from burning materials or the act of smoking tobacco. Understanding the different contexts of “smoke” is essential for daily conversations in Filipino, from discussing fire safety to health topics.

[Words] = Smoke

[Definition]:

– Smoke /smoʊk/

– Noun: A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically produced by burning materials.

– Verb 1: To emit smoke or visible vapor.

– Verb 2: To inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or other substances.

– Verb 3: To preserve or flavor food by exposure to smoke.

[Synonyms] = Usok, Aso, Singaw, Alimpuyo, Ulop, Manigarilyo (for the verb form).

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away.

– Ex1_PH: Ang usok mula sa sunog ay makikita mula sa malayo.

– Ex2_EN: Please don’t smoke inside the building.

– Ex2_PH: Mangyaring huwag manigarilyo sa loob ng gusali.

– Ex3_EN: The chimney released thick black smoke into the air.

– Ex3_PH: Ang tsimenea ay naglabas ng makapal na itim na usok sa hangin.

– Ex4_EN: They smoke the fish to preserve it for months.

– Ex4_PH: Sinisimulan nilang usukan ang isda upang mapanatili ito ng maraming buwan.

– Ex5_EN: The smoke detector went off when I burned the toast.

– Ex5_PH: Ang detector ng usok ay tumunog nang masunog ko ang tinapay.