Ligisin (en. To clean)

/liˈɡisin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of cleaning or removing dirt or mess.
Clean the floor before we leave.
Ligisin mo ang sahig bago tayo umalis.
The process of caring for or tidying up something.
Clean the car properly before the trip.
Ligisin ang kotse nang maayos bago ang biyahe.
The action of removing unwanted items.
Remove the things we no longer need.
Ligisin ang mga gamit na hindi na natin kailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clean the surroundings
Clean the environment or place.
ligisin ang paligid
clean oneself
Taking care of oneself through cleanliness.
ligisin ang sarili

Related Words

to take care of
Caring for things or people through cleaning.
manligis
cleanliness
The state of being clean.
kalinisan

Slang Meanings

to sharpen, to use
Please sharpen this blade for use next time!
Ligisin mo nga 'tong labaha para magamit sa susunod!
to clear, to take away
Clear the trash in the back of the house.
Ligisin mo 'yung mga basura sa likod ng bahay.
to save up, to accumulate
Save up your coins first so you can gather.
Ligisin mo muna 'yung mga barya mo para makapag-ipon ka.
to tidy up
Clean up your room so it looks nice.
Ligisin mo na 'yang kwarto mo, para magandang tingnan.