sengaw Sense 1 English. A supposed spiritual essence of s.t. which is believed to be consumed by spirits. Example sentence: Subanen. Gaan kiin daw diwata, iin laaki aanenen, su laak sengaw gaan. English. They say that what is eaten of spirits' food is just its essence. Sense 2 noun English. The generally invisible or barely visible effervescence of s.t. volatile as perfume, steam, sweat. verb English. Of wind, steam, blows. Example sentence: Subanen. Sa' bikul, meglengay, kaas mekesengaw. English. If (the floor boards) are bent, they don't fit closely together, and wind blows through. Example sentence: Subanen. Kamun, kali'u peligu', sumingawu pati', saba' mainit ig dialem lawasu. English. This morning when I took a bath, my body was steaming a lot, because I was so hot inside. Idiom: sengaw ginit English. A sore on one's lip, cold sore, probably Scientific name. herpes labialis