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    Magalab (en. To wash)

    /maˈɡa.lab/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action indicating washing or removing dirt.
    Wash your clothes before wearing them.
    Magalab ka ng iyong mga damit bago mo ito isuot.
    Action related to cleaning items.
    Every Saturday, he washes his car.
    Tuwing Sabado, nagagalab siya ng kanyang sasakyan.
    The process of removing any obstruction from something.
    To keep the environment clean, we should wash away the clutter.
    Para mas maging malinis ang kapaligiran, dapat tayong magalab ng mga kalat.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'lab', from Spanish 'laba' meaning to wash.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wash hands
    Washing hands for cleanliness.
    Magalab ng kamay
    Wash the dishes
    Washing dishes after eating.
    Magalab ng plato

    Related Words

    sink
    A place where items are washed.
    lababo
    cleaning materials
    Items used for cleaning.
    panlinis

    Slang Meanings

    To self-help or improve oneself
    I should get mad to ignite my feelings, but I'd rather focus on bettering myself.
    Dapat magalit ako para mag-alab ang damdamin ko, pero mas gusto ko nang magalab sa sarili ko.
    To review or study hard
    It's already seven, I need to study hard because the exam is tomorrow.
    Alas-siyete na, kailangang mag-alab ako kasi bukas na ang exam.
    To impress or show off
    She really wants to impress in the audition to get the role.
    Nais niya talagang mag-alab sa audition para makuha ang role.