Lugas (en. Wash)

lu·gas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of removing dirt or unwanted things from an object.
Water and soap are needed for a good wash of hands.
Kailangan ng tubig at sabon para sa mahusay na lugas ng kamay.
A cleanliness that can be done to the body or items used.
The cleansing of alcohol and beverages is important for health.
Ang lugas ng mga alak at inumin ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan.
Cleaning a surface that removes undesirable elements.
Due to the dirt, thorough cleaning of the floor is required.
Sa sobrang dumi, kinakailangan ang masinsinang lugas ng sahig.
verb
The action of cleaning or removing dirt.
Washing the clothes is necessary after cooking.
Lugas ng mga damit ang kailangan matapos magluto.
The act of executing the process of cleaning.
Fruits should be washed before eating.
Dapat lugasan ang mga prutas bago ito kainin.

Etymology

Word derived from the root word used in Filipino storytelling and culture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Start the wash
To begin the cleaning process.
Magsimula ng lugas
Wash hands
An important step in hygiene.
Maglugas ng kamay

Related Words

clean
The act of cleaning.
linisin
wash
A term used for the perspective of cleaning.
hugas

Slang Meanings

to show off or be cool
He was so cool at the party, many were attracted to him.
Ang lugas niya sa party, ang daming na-attract sa kanya.
to release or produce something
They've gathered enough money for the trip.
Lugas na sila ng hustong kwarta para sa biyahe.
to gather together
Let's gather at home tomorrow for the celebration.
Lugas tayo sa bahay bukas para sa handaan.
to cause trouble or nonsense
All they did was cause trouble at the hospital, there were so many viral antics.
Walang ginawa kundi lugas sa ospital, ang dami pang nagka-viral na kalokohan.