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.