ningas-kugon Filipino/Tagalog term
ningas-kugon
Syllables:
ni·ngas-ku·gon
[ni-ngas-ku-gon]
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adjective
Literal meaning: kugon flames
Filipino meaning:
- sa maigsing panahon lamang
- sa simula lamang
English meaning:
- for a short period only
- only in the beginning
Example:
- Ang dating alkade ay ningas-kugon lamang sa kanyang mahuhusay na serbisyo sa ating bayan.
English translation:
- The former mayor's good service for our town was only in the beginning of his term.