Dumalisay (en. To become pure)

/du.ma.li.sáy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Where a thing or person becomes pure or clean.
The air became pure in the mountains after the rain.
Dumalisay ang hangin sa kabundukan pagkatapos ng ulan.
The process of removing dirt or impurities.
The water became pure through filtration.
Dumalisay ang tubig sa pamamagitan ng pagsasala.
To become clear or untainted.
Her heart became pure after their conversation.
Dumalisay ang kanyang kalooban matapos ang pagkakausap nila.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dalisay' meaning pure or untainted.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the mind becomes pure
to have clarity and be free from confusion in thought
dumalisay ang isip

Related Words

pure
Means free from dirt or impurities; pure form.
dalisay
any (context of purity)
Means without any natural dirt or mixed things.
alinmang

Slang Meanings

to get a cleaner version of something
The house got cleaned up, it looks brand new again.
Dumalisay na 'yung bahay, parang bago na uli.
to go to rehab or change one's lifestyle
You need to clean up your act to sort your life out.
Kailangan mong dumalisay para umayos ang buhay mo.