Magkamantsa (en. To stain)

/mag-ka-mán-tsa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
An action that involves making or leaving a stain.
Don't stain your clothes while eating.
Huwag magkamantsa ng damit habang kumakain.
Having a stain on something.
He drank juice and stained his floor.
Uminom siya ng juice at magkamantsa ang kanyang sahig.

Etymology

From the root 'kamantsa' which means stain or mark.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stain clothing
to have stains on clothing.
magka-mantsa ng damit

Related Words

stain
A mark or spot caused by the splatter of liquid.
kamantsa
mark
An undesired spot on an object.
mantsa

Slang Meanings

to be puzzled or to guess
Oh no, I don't know why he's begging, he seems to be stained with stress.
Naku, 'di ko alam kung bakit siya nagmamakaawa, mukhang magkamantsa na siya sa stress.
to feel hurt or jealous
He keeps getting jealous of me because I'm always with other friends.
Siya lagi na lang nagkakamantsa sa akin kasi lagi akong kasama ng ibang kaibigan.
to be affected or to feel sad
He didn't know that his words stained my heart.
Hindi niya alam na ang mga salita niya ay nagkamantsa sa puso ko.