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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Alisngaw

English

steam; vapornoun

Alternative meanings

Gas or mist that comes from hot water, hot food, or other liquids when heated or evaporated.

Pronunciation

a-lis-ngaw

Root and affixes

alisngaw

Variants or conjugations

singaw, alisngaw sa init

Related words and expressions

init, tubig, aso

Meaning and usage notes

Alisngaw is used for steam or hot vapor; singaw can also mean steam, breath, or emission depending on context.

heatnaturewater
Example 1

Migawas ang alisngaw gikan sa init nga sabaw.

Steam came out of the hot soup.

Example 2

Daghan kaayong alisngaw sa kusina.

There is a lot of steam in the kitchen.

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