Magsala (en. To wash)

/maɡ'sala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to washing or cleaning items.
Wash your hands before eating.
Magsala ka ng kamay bago kumain.
Cleaning food, typically referring to food items such as fruits or vegetables.
Wash the fruits before serving.
Magsala ng mga prutas bago ihain.
A process of removing dirt or contamination from an item.
Wash the tools after use.
Magsala ng mga kagamitan pagkatapos gamitin.

Etymology

The word 'magsala' originates from the root word 'sala' which means to wash or to clean.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wash hands
Clean the hands, often instructed before eating.
Magsala ng kamay

Related Words

sala
Root word that refers to the act of washing.
sala
magsanay
Related word meaning to practice or to train.
magsanay

Slang Meanings

Show off skill or talent in something.
He went back to show off in this basketball game.
Bumalik siya sa likod para magsala sa basketball game na 'to.
Go to a place to party or have fun.
Tomorrow we're going to party at Juan's house.
Bukas magsasala tayo sa bahay ni Juan.
Have fun or enjoy with friends.
After class, we're going to hang out at the mall.
Pagkatapos ng klase, magsasala tayo sa mall.