Magmantsa (en. To stain)

/maɡˈmantsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of creating a stain on something.
He stained a white shirt with ink.
Nagmagmantsa siya ng tinta sa puting damit.
The process of a liquid hitting and leaving a stain.
The food stained the floor.
Ang pagkain ay nagmantsa sa sahig.
Creating an unpleasant mark or blotch.
He needs to clean the stained surface.
Kailangan niyang linisin ang nagmantsang surface.

Etymology

originating from the word 'stain' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stained
This refers to the action of creating a stain.
nag-mantsa

Related Words

stain
A mark or blot left on the surface of something.
mantsa
stain
The dirt or creation of a stain on an item.
apura

Slang Meanings

to stand out or be recognized
To stand out at the party, you really need to wear a flashy outfit.
Para magmantsa sa party, kailangan mo talagang magsuot ng flashy na damit.
to become famous or hit it big
This band is so good, they will definitely hit it big after the concert.
Sobrang galing ng band na 'to, tiyak na magmantsa sila pagkatapos ng concert.
to show off or impress others
He really impressed everyone with his performance on stage.
Siya talagang nagmantsa sa kanyang performance sa stage.