apuyan

Tagalog

Etymology

From apoy +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog)
    • IPA(key): /ʔaˈpujan/ [ʔɐˈpuː.jɐn̪] (noun)
      • Rhymes: -ujan
    • IPA(key): /ʔapuˈjan/ [ʔɐ.pʊˈjan̪] (verb)
      • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: a‧pu‧yan

Noun

apuyan (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜉᜓᜌᜈ᜔)

  1. stove
    Synonyms: kalan, pugon
  2. matchbox
    Synonyms: posporo, kasapuwego, pansindi
  3. lighter
    Synonyms: pansindi, layter

Verb

apuyán (complete inapuyan, progressive inaapuyan, contemplative aapuyan, Baybayin spelling ᜀᜉᜓᜌᜈ᜔)

  1. to be set on fire; to be ignited

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