Banlawan (en. Rinse)

/banˈla.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of washing or cleaning with water.
Rinse your hands after washing the dishes.
Banlawan ang iyong kamay pagkatapos maghugas ng pinggan.
To perform rinsing to remove soap or dirt.
Rinse your hair with clean water.
Banlawan mo ang buhok mo gamit ang malinis na tubig.
Pouring water over something to clean it.
Rinse your face before applying makeup.
Banlawan ang iyong mukha bago maglagay ng pampaganda.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'banlaw', meaning 'to wash' or 'to cleanse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rinse well
Wash thoroughly with enough water to remove all dirt or soap.
banlawan ng mabuti

Related Words

clean
The process of removing dirt or unwanted substances.
linisin
wash
Activity of removing dirt using water and soap.
hugas

Slang Meanings

To wash
Please wash that plate.
Banlawan mo nga 'yang plato.
To clean
Clean your hands before eating.
Banlawan mo ang mga kamay mo bago kumain.
Removing dirt
Rinse that glass, it's dirty.
Banlawan mo naman yung baso, madumi na.