sigbo

sigbo
v. /sig.bo/

1. To extinguish an open fire by applying water.
2. To douse a burning fire or conflagration with water, whether small or large.

USAGE

• Sigboa ana kalayo.
  “Put out the fire with water.”
• Tominabang sirang sigboen yo kalayo.
  “They helped extinguish the fire.”
• Sigboaen ta bago omekep.
  “Let’s douse it before it spreads.”

DERIVED FORMS

somigbo (s-om-igbo)
to extinguish a fire with water.

sinigbo (s-in-igbo)
extinguished with water.

NOTES

Unlike pareng, this verb specifically denotes using water to suppress an open fire and normally applies to fires that pose a hazard.