Kalisin (en. Clean)
ka-lis-in
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Clean and orderly in appearance or form.
Her room is always clean and organized.
Ang kanyang kwarto ay laging kalisin at nakaayos.
Free of dirt or dust.
He makes sure to keep his car clean.
Pinipilit niyang panatilihing kalisin ang kaniyang sasakyan.
Quiet and unobstructed.
A clean place is needed for his meditation.
Kailangan ang isang kalisin na lugar para sa kanyang pagninilay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kalinisan', meaning orderliness or cleanliness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep the surroundings clean
To maintain cleanliness in the surroundings.
panatilihing kalisin ang paligid
clean the environment
To clean the surroundings.
kalisin ang kapaligiran
Related Words
cleanliness
The state of being clean or orderly.
kalinisan
clean
Condition of being clean.
linis
Slang Meanings
Angry or rowdy
The boys were really kalisin when they got blocked in basketball.
Ang kalisin ng mga tropa niya nang ma-block sila sa basketball.
Ugly or worthless
The movie I watched was so kalisin, I couldn't finish it!
Yung napanood kong pelikula, sobrang kalisin, hindi ko na natapos!
Rude or thoughtless
Don't be kalisin, think before you make a decision.
Wag kang maging kalisin, isipin mo muna bago ka gumawa ng desisyon.