Humaplas (en. To smooth)
hu-map-las
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of shaping or smoothing an object.
He smoothed ointment on his skin after bathing.
Humaplas siya ng pamahid sa kanyang balat pagkatapos maligo.
The process of making something softer or more aesthetically pleasing.
The artist smoothed the clay to create a sculpture.
Humaplas ang artista ng clay upang makabuo ng iskultura.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'maplas' which means to become soft or more slippery.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smooth a product
to use a product to make the appearance nicer or better.
humaplas ng produkto
Related Words
maplas
Shows the true intention of the creator while it is being smoothed.
maplas
Slang Meanings
to study or practice hard for something
You better humaplas in your studies for your exam!
Humaplas ka na sa pag-aaral mo para sa pasang-ayo mo sa exam!
to train or to become skilled
You better get me in for the talent show, you really need to humaplas!
Bukunin mo na ako para sa talent show, kailangan mo talagang humaplas!
to take something seriously
If you really want to pass, you need to humaplas on your assignments!
Kung gusto mo talagang makapasa, humaplas ka na sa assignments mo!