Candle in Tagalog

Candle in Tagalog is translated as “Kandila” or “Sindi“. This common household item provides light and is also used in religious ceremonies and celebrations throughout Filipino culture. Learn more about its meanings, synonyms, and practical usage in sentences below.

[Words] = Candle

[Definition]:

• Candle /ˈkændl/
• Noun 1: A cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns.
• Noun 2: A unit of luminous intensity (candela).
• Verb 1: To examine eggs for freshness or fertility by holding them to the light.

[Synonyms] = Kandila, Sindi, Paglaw, Ilawan, Veladora

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She lit a candle and placed it on the altar during the prayer service.
• Ex1_PH: Nagsindi siya ng kandila at inilagay ito sa altar habang nagdarasal.
• Ex2_EN: The power went out, so we used candles to light the room.
• Ex2_PH: Nawalan ng kuryente, kaya gumamit kami ng mga kandila upang paliwanagan ang silid.
• Ex3_EN: Birthday candles are traditionally placed on top of the cake.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga kandila sa kaarawan ay tradisyonal na inilalagay sa ibabaw ng cake.
• Ex4_EN: The scented candle filled the room with a pleasant aroma.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mabangong kandila ay pumuno sa silid ng masarap na amoy.
• Ex5_EN: During All Saints’ Day, families light candles at the cemetery to honor their loved ones.
• Ex5_PH: Sa Araw ng mga Santo, ang mga pamilya ay nagsisindi ng mga kandila sa sementeryo upang parangalan ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.