pareng
English: Translation
To extinguish or switch off a source of light or fire intentionally. To turn off an electric light, lamp, candle, lantern, stove, or similar source of illumination or flame.
Notes
pareng
v. /par.eŋ/
- To extinguish or switch off a source of light or fire intentionally.
- To turn off an electric light, lamp, candle, lantern, stove, or similar source of illumination or flame.
USAGE
- Parenga ana gasira.
“Turn off the lamp.” - Parengen mo ana kandila‘ bago kita magtorog.
“Put out the candle before we sleep.” - Pinareng na yo solo’. .
“The light has been turned off.”
DERIVED FORMS
pomareng (p-om-areng)
to turn off; be turning off.
pinareng (p-in-areng)
turned off; extinguished.
NOTES
The emphasis is on intentional human action, regardless of whether the source is electric or burning.
| Lexeme | Semantic Core |
| timpos | fire dies naturally |
| pareng | intentionally switch off or extinguish |
| sigbo | extinguish a fire with water |
| opos | burnt remnant (cigarette butt) |
| tapos | completion or termination of an activity |