Madumihan (en. To be dirty)

/ma-du-mi-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being dirty.
The dirtiness of the room shows a lack of discipline.
Ang madumihan ng silid ay nagpapakita ng kawalan ng disiplina.
A place filled with dirt or litter.
The trash on the side of the road causes pollution.
Ang madumihan sa tabi ng kalsada ay nagiging sanhi ng polusyon.
verb
The action of making something dirty.
You will get your clothes dirty when playing outside.
Madumihan mo ang iyong mga damit kapag naglalaro sa labas.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dumi' meaning 'dirt' or 'filth' combined with the suffix '-han' indicating a state or characteristic of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get one's hands dirty
To engage in sinful or unacceptable actions.
madumihan ang kamay

Related Words

dirt
To refer to anything that is dirty or unclean.
dumi
litter
Items that clutter and mess up a place.
kalat

Slang Meanings

dirty or unclean; not clean
Wow, your room is so dirty, it's like a pigsty in here!
Grabe, ang laki ng dumi ng kwarto mo, parang madumihan na dito!
regret, self-judgment
Oh no, I'm feeling dirty again with regret over what I did.
Naku, nag-madumihan na naman ako sa pagsisisi sa ginawa ko.