Libag (en. Smudge)

/liˈbag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A dirty or unpleasant mark on an object.
My shoes have a smudge from the mud.
May libag ang aking sapatos mula sa putik.
Desiring to remove a bad impression or mark.
I need to clean the stain on my clothes.
Kailangang linisin ang paglilibag sa aking damit.
A form of dirt or mess filled with particles.
The smudge on the glass causes poor visibility.
Ang libag sa salamin ay nagiging sanhi ng mahinang visibility.

Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

remove smudge
to clean or remove dirt from an object
magtanggal ng libag
do not leave a smudge
to avoid causing dirt or mess
huwag mag-iwan ng libag

Related Words

cleaning
The act of removing dirt or smudge.
linis
stain
A type of smudge that is hard to remove.
mantsa

Slang Meanings

Dead skin (dead skin cells)
I have so much 'dead skin' on my body, I didn't take a shower earlier.
Ang daming 'namatay na libag' sa katawan ko, hindi na kasi ako naligo kanina.
Dirt or filth
You're so happy but you smell like dirt!
Ang saya-saya mo pero amoy libag ka!
Fight against grime, be smooth!
Big brother said to fight the grime, be smooth!
Sabi ni kuya, labanan ang libag, magpaka-smooth ka!