Banlaw (en. Rinse)
/ˈban.law/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of washing or cleaning something using water or other liquid.
After cooking, the pans and dishes need rinsing in the sink.
Matapos magluto, kailangan ng banlaw ang mga kawali at nasa lababo.
A step in washing aimed at removing soap or dirt from something.
Don't forget to rinse your body after applying soap.
Huwag kalimutan ang banlaw ng iyong katawan pagkatapos ng sabon.
verb
The removal of dirt or chemicals from something using water.
Rinse the vegetables before cooking them.
Banlawan ang mga gulay bago ito lutuin.
The operation of washing or rinsing something.
We need to rinse the clothes before putting them in the dryer.
Kailangan natin banlawan ang mga damit bago ito ilagay sa dryer.
Etymology
From the word 'banlaw' which means 'to wash' or 'to clean'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mouth rinse
A process of cleaning the mouth using water.
banlaw ng bibig
Related Words
wash
The act of removing dirt from something, usually using soap and water.
hugasan
Slang Meanings
Wash
Rinse off first before having lunch.
Banlaw ka muna bago kumain ng lunch.
Dilute with water
Rinse properly to clean your body.
Mag-banlaw ka ng mabuti para malinis ang katawan mo.
To rinse out
Rinse that plate already, it's dripping wet.
Banlawin mo na ‘yang plato, basang-basa pa.