Labahin (en. To be washed)
/laˈbahiɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Command or action of cleaning clothes or fabrics using water and soap.
We need to wash the dirty clothes before the wedding.
Kailangan nating labahin ang mga maruruming damit bago ang kasal.
A process aimed at removing dirt or stains from fabric.
The laundry has been hanging at the back of the house for a long time.
Matagal nang nakasampay ang labahin sa likod ng bahay.
The action of producing a clean state or result from dirty materials.
Before we give him the clothes, it needs to be washed first.
Bago natin siya bigyan ng damit, kailangan muna itong labahin.
Etymology
from the word 'laba' meaning 'to wash', commonly used in the context of clothing or fabrics.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family laundry
Clothes or items that need to be washed for the entire family.
labahin ng pamilya
to do laundry
You need to perform this task of cleaning clothes.
maglabahin
Related Words
wash
The root word referring to the act of cleaning or washing.
laba
laundry
Items that need to be washed or dirty clothes.
labahin
Slang Meanings
To wash or clean clothes.
Okay, I'll wash your clothes later before we leave.
Sige, labahin kita mamaya bago tayo umalis.
To leave or forget a person or thing.
He's just a background character in my life now, I'm no longer interested.
Laba-labah na lang siya sa buhay ko, di na ako interesado.
To not care about someone or a situation.
As long as I don't have to deal with any issues, I'm good.
Basta't labahin na lang ang lahat ng issues, okay na ako.