Banyas (en. Bath)

/ˈbanyas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cleaning the body using water.
He took a bath before sleeping.
Nagbanyas siya bago matulog.
A space or area designated for bathing.
There is a bathroom inside the house.
Mayroong banyas sa loob ng bahay.
A form of bathing that may include soap and other products.
He used soap while taking a bath.
Gumamit siya ng sabon habang nagbanyas.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'baño'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take a bath now!
This is an invitation or command to bathe.
Magbanyas ka na!

Related Words

bathing
A behavior of cleaning the body.
paligo
water
A liquid used in bathing.
tubig

Slang Meanings

it's like giving up or not being able to catch up
Wow, he's already banyas in class, he didn't get the lesson!
Naku, banyas na siya sa klase, hindi na nakuha yung lesson!
always lost or confused in a situation
I'm banyas with all this homework, I don't know what to tackle first.
Banyas na ako sa dami ng homework, hindi ko na alam kung anong unahin.
no longer fighting or unable to fight back
My brother is banyas in the fight, he didn't come back.
Banyas na ang kapatid ko sa laban, hindi na siya bumalik.