Himuran (en. Rubbing)

/hiˈmʊran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Movement of the hand on the surface of an object, often done to clean or make it smooth.

The children rubbed the floor with a cloth.

Ang mga bata ay naghimur sa ibabaw ng sahig gamit ang basahan.

A method of skin care through gentle touches or strokes with the hand.

Having a rub on the face helps improve skin.

Ang pagkakaroon ng himuran sa mukha ay nakakatulong sa pagpapaganda ng kutis.

Striking or applying force to a surface.

You need to rub the paint for it to adhere well.

Kailangan mong himuran ang pintura upang kumapit ito nang mabuti.

Origin of the term in this context comes from the roots of the word.

back rub

A type of rubbing that helps alleviate pain or stretch in the back.

himuran ng likod

quick rub

Quick movement of hands over an object.

mabilis na himuran

scrubbing

Shows a similar action with emphasis on friction or contact.

kuskos

Let's get started or it's over, 'damn you!'

Get to it already, I'm so happy!

Himuran mo na ako, ang saya saya na!

Depleted or exhausted, 'damn it!'

I hope I can just give up, I want to rest.

Sana himuran ko na, gusto ko na magpahinga.

Let’s go down or lower it, 'damn it!'

Let’s get down to it, we're late.

Himuran na tayo, late na.