Duminahan (en. Spoilage)

/du.mi.na.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or state where dirt or waste accumulates.
The duminahan behind the house is full of trash.
Ang duminahan sa likod ng bahay ay puno ng mga basura.
An accumulation of trash and dirt that causes serious odor and illness.
The duminahan must be cleaned to prevent the spread of diseases.
Dapat linisin ang duminahan upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng sakit.

Etymology

derived from the word 'dumi' meaning dirt and '-han' indicating a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dumping ground of garbage collectors
Place where dirt and garbage are deposited.
Duminahan ng mga basurero

Related Words

dirt
Any kind of mess that needs cleaning.
dumi
mess
Items that are scattered or not properly arranged.
kalat

Slang Meanings

It's become really dirty.
My shoes have become really dirty from the road.
Sobrang duminahan na ng sapatos ko sa kalsada.
Looks like a place covered in dirt.
This place looks like it's just covered in dirt because of the mess.
Parang taga-dumi na lang 'tong lugar dahil sa kalat.
It's so dirty, like it's been hit hard by dust.
It's so dusty at this time, like it's been hit hard by dust.
Ang dumi na ng oras na 'to, parang masyadong tinamaan ng alikabok.