Mabanas (en. Moist)
/mɐˈbanas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referred to as moist when something has a little humidity or dampness.
The breeze is moist in the summer.
Mabanas ang simoy ng hangin sa tag-init.
A description of the feeling of being damp but not completely wet.
His clothes are damp after bathing.
Ang damit niya ay mabanas matapos maligo.
Etymology
Tagalog term
Common Phrases and Expressions
ferocious and damp
Having a damp feeling and intense emotion.
mabangis at mabanas
Related Words
wet
A condition of having water or liquid on something.
basa
humidity
The result of having moisture in the air or environment.
halumigmig
Slang Meanings
Feeling hot due to tight clothing.
Damn, I feel so mabanas in this outfit, it's so hot!
Grabe, parang mabanas ako sa suot kong damit, ang init!
Feeling of annoyance or exhaustion.
The traffic is really getting mabanas!
Ang traffic, nakakabanas na talaga!
So hot it's painful to feel.
The sun is so mabanas today, I don't want to go out.
Mabanas ang araw ngayon, parang ayaw ko nang lumabas.