Magalis (en. To be clean)
/maˈɡalis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of cleaning or removing dirt.
You need to clean your room before the guest arrives.
Kailangan mong magalis ng iyong silid bago dumating ang bisita.
To become pure or without clutter.
The water must be clean before drinking.
Dapat magalis ang tubig bago ito inumin.
The absence of mess or clutter.
His home is always clean and tidy.
Ang kanyang tahanan ay palaging magalis at maayos.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cleaning the house
house cleaning
magalis ng bahay
to clean oneself
cleaning oneself
magalis ng katawan
Related Words
cleanliness
The state of being clean or pleasant.
kalinisan
Slang Meanings
loiterer
Wow, he's so good at hanging around, it’s like his day on the street never ends!
Grabe, ang galing niyang magalis, parang walang katapusan ang araw niya sa kalye!
troublemaker
Why do you have such a raised eyebrow? It looks like you’re causing trouble while hanging around people!
Anong taas ng kilay mo! Parang basag-ulo ka na namiminsang magalis sa mga tao!
show-off
I wish I could be as showy when I'm just hanging out, my friends are waiting!
Sana maging pabibo din ako sa pagalis, sayang ang mga barkadang nag-aantay!