Ash in Tagalog

“Ash” in Tagalog is translated as “abo” – the powdery residue left after something burns. This common word appears in everyday contexts from cooking to natural phenomena. Discover more detailed meanings and practical examples of how to use “ash” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Ash

[Definition]:

• Ash /æʃ/
• Noun 1: The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance (abo)
• Noun 2: The remains of a human body after cremation (abo ng patay)
• Noun 3: A type of hardwood tree (puno ng ash)

[Synonyms] = Abo, Alikabok ng sunog, Usok na naging abo, Labi ng nasunog

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The cigarette ash fell onto the floor.
• Ex1_PH: Ang abo ng sigarilyo ay nahulog sa sahig.

• Ex2_EN: The volcano erupted and covered the town with volcanic ash.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bulkan ay pumutok at tinakpan ang bayan ng bulkanikong abo.

• Ex3_EN: She swept the ash from the fireplace.
• Ex3_PH: Winalis niya ang abo mula sa hurno.

• Ex4_EN: His family scattered his ashes at sea.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang pamilya ay nagkalat ng kanyang abo sa dagat.

• Ex5_EN: The campfire turned to ash by morning.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kampfire ay naging abo pagsapit ng umaga.