Ipahugas (en. To have something washed)

/i.paʔu.ɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to have something that needs to be washed done by someone else.
Have the dishes washed by the dishwasher.
Ipahugas mo ang mga plato sa makinang panghugas.
An order or desire for something to be washed by someone else.
Have the clothes sent home and washed before wearing them.
Ipa-uwi na ang mga damit at ipahugas bago isusuot.
A way of expressing a request to have something that needs cleaning.
Have the puppies washed at the vet before bringing them home.
Ipahugas ang mga tuta sa vet bago dalhin sa bahay.

Etymology

derived from the word 'hugas' meaning 'to clean' or 'to wash'

Common Phrases and Expressions

have someone wash one's hands
the act of having someone else wash their hands
ipahugas ang kamay

Related Words

wash
An action that means to remove dirt or mess from something.
hugas
clean
An act of organizing or removing mess and dirt.
linis

Slang Meanings

to ask someone to wash something for you
Dude, can you wash this for me?
Pare, ipahugas mo nga 'to sa'yo.
to have someone else wash something
Alright, let's just have mom wash it.
Sige, ipahugas na lang kay nanay.
to ask for help to wash something
Help me out, can you wash this plate for me?
Tulong ka, ipahugas ko sa'yo 'tong plato!