Magbatyawan (en. To bathe)

/mag-ba-tya-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of bathing or washing the body.
You need to bathe before going to school.
Kailangan mong magbatyawan bago pumasok sa paaralan.
Action performed to create personal hygiene.
Sometimes, the child splashes before bathing.
Minsan, ang bata ay nagtatampisaw bago magbatyawan.
Soaking in water for the purpose of cleanliness or refreshing.
It feels good to bathe after a long working day.
Masarap magbatyawan pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.

Etymology

It derives from the root word 'batya' which means 'container of water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take a bath now!
Don't delay, take a bath now.
Magbatyawan ka na!

Related Words

basin
The container used to pour water while bathing.
batya
bath
The act of removing dirt from the body in water.
ligo

Slang Meanings

Start discussing local news or gossip.
Wow, there are a lot of people gossiping in our village about Ate Joy.
Grabe, ang daming magbatyawan sa barangay natin tungkol kay Ate Joy.
Just relax or chill.
Come with us, let's just chill at the beach.
Sama ka sa amin, magbatyawan lang tayo sa beach.