Dumihan (en. Dirt)

/duˈmihɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of thing that is dirty and unpleasant.
The floor is full of dirt from outside.
Ang sahig ay puno ng dumihan mula sa labas.
Any substance that causes mess or filth.
We need to clean the dirt in the kitchen.
Kailangan nating linisin ang dumihan sa kusina.
Accumulated particles that are unclean and cause other problems.
Dirt causes allergies in people.
Ang dumihan ay nagiging sanhi ng allergies sa mga tao.

Etymology

Spanish, 'dirt'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Remove dirt
To clean or remove dirt from something.
Magtanggal ng dumihan

Related Words

dirty
Things or places filled with dirt.
madumi
cleaning
The process of removing dirt.
linis

Slang Meanings

the beauty of life with a little dirt
Even if the house is dirty, as long as we’re happy, it's fine.
Kahit madumi ang bahay, basta masaya, okay lang.
mud, but cool
Isn't it fun playing in the dirt?
Di ba ang saya pag naglalaro sa dumihan?
being natural or sincere
I wish everyone was like that, no pretense.
Sana lahat ng tao ganyan, walang paka-dumi.