Dusta (en. Dust)

/dusˈta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Small particles of dirt or grime scattered in the air or on surfaces.
I need to clean the dirt on the table because it is covered with dust.
Kailangan kong linisin ang dumi sa mesa dahil puno ito ng dusta.
Small parts of something that have been broken or damaged.
There are bits of paper dust on the floor after our project.
May mga dusta ng papel sa sahig matapos ang aming proyekto.
A collection of small particles that can irritate the nose when inhaled.
Like dust, dust can cause allergies in some people.
Tulad ng sa mga alikabok, ang dusta ay maaaring magdulot ng allergy sa ilang tao.

Etymology

Spanish 'polvo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dust of dust
small particles of dust sticking on surfaces.
dusta ng alikabok

Related Words

washing
The process of cleaning to remove dust.
paghuhugas
cleaning
The act of tidying or removing dust from a space.
linis

Slang Meanings

Rumors or news that are not true.
Don't believe what he says, it's all just dusta.
Huwag kang maniwala sa sinasabi niya, puro dusta lang 'yan.
Things that are unimportant or useless.
Stop with those dusta, focus on what's important.
Itigil mo na 'yang mga dusta na yan, mag-concentrate ka sa importante.