Ipamunas (en. To sprinkle)

i-pa-mu-nas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to let flow or to drop a stream of something.
Sprinkle the water on the floor to dry it.
Ipamunas mo ang tubig sa sahig upang matuyo ito.
It also means to touch something on the surface of another.
Wipe the sponge on the edge of the plate.
Ipamunas mo ang espongha sa labi ng plato.
It is also used in the context of overflowing joy or emotions.
In joy, he wiped his tears from his eyes.
Sa tuwa ay ipinamunas niya ang mga luha sa kanyang mga mata.

Etymology

Root word: 'muna' with the prefix 'ipa-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wipe the tears
wiping tears from the face
ipamunas ang luha

Related Words

muna
A preposition meaning 'first' or 'hint' in an action.
muna
puno
Indicates abundance and can refer to a heart full of emotions.
puno

Slang Meanings

Wipe it like you don't care.
Time is not wasted, just wipe it into the wind.
Walang sayang ang panahon, ipamunas mo na lang yan sa hangin.
Like in a hurry, trying to tidy up.
Come on, wipe that quickly before boss arrives.
Sige na, ipamunas mo na yan bago dumating si boss.