Lampin (en. Diaper)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of cloth used to wrap a baby's body.
Due to the baby's mess, the diaper needs to be changed.
Dahil sa dumi ng sanggol, kailangan nang palitan ang lampin.
A type of item used by parents for the personal hygiene of their children.
The diaper is essential in caring for newborn babies.
Ang lampin ay mahalaga sa pag-aalaga ng mga bagong silang na sanggol.
Sometimes, a lampin is used as a mat to keep something dry.
I used the diaper to keep the floor of the room dry.
Ginamit ko ang lampin upang hindi mabasa ang sahig ng silid.

Etymology

In Tagalog, 'lampin' comes from the word 'lampin' which refers to a cloth used for wiping or wrapping a baby.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change the diaper
the process of changing a baby's diaper when it is dirty or wet.
palitan ang lampin

Related Words

baby
A newborn baby, typically needing a diaper.
sanggol
caretaker
A person who carries and cares for babies, often needing a diaper.
kargador

Slang Meanings

T-shirt or loungewear shirt.
I have nothing to wear, so see if you have a lampin there that I can use.
Wala akong maisuot, kaya tingnan mo kung may lampin ka dyan na pwede kong gamitin.
A unique style or fashion.
Your lampin looks like a retro style that's come back in trend!
Ang lampin mo, parang retro na muling bumalik sa uso!