Kalasaw (en. To scratch)

/ka.laˈsaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of scratching a surface or the skin using a sharp object.

Her skin was scratched when she played with sharp objects.

Nakalasaw ang kanyang balat nang maglaro siya sa mga matutulis na bagay.

The act of scraping or carving something using a nail or sharp object.

Scrape the dirt off your shoes before entering the house.

Kalasawin mo ang dumi sa iyong sapatos bago pumasok sa bahay.

The action of pointing or touching any object on the skin.

He scratched himself while taking care of his pet cat.

Nagkalasaw siya habang nag-aalaga ng kanyang alagang pusa.

Tagalog word

scratch using the hand

to use the hand for touching or scratching

kalawit

nail

The tip of the fingers on the hands or feet used for scratching.

kuko

wound

The action of inflicting a cut on the skin, which can be caused by scratching.

pagsugat

Fast movement or running

We need to be quick if we want to get ahead at work.

Kailangan natin maging kalasaw kung gusto nating makabangon sa trabaho.

Easily jumping or leaving a situation

All I need is freedom, so I'm leaving this temp job.

Kalayaan lang ang kailangan ko, kaya't kalasaw ako sa temp job na 'to.

Quickly adjusting to a new situation

Because of her talent, she quickly adapts to all the changes in the company.

Dahil sa kanyang talento, kalasaw siya sa lahat ng pagbabago sa kumpanya.