Magwaksi (en. To clean up)

/maɡˈwa.k.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of removing dirt or clutter.
We need to clean up the house before the guests arrive.
Kailangan nating magwaksi ng bahay bago dumating ang bisita.
Cleaning a space or environment.
The students have started to clean up after their project.
Nagsimula na ang mga mag-aaral na magwaksi pagkatapos ng kanilang proyekto.
Organizing or removing unnecessary items.
Before moving, you need to clean up the old belongings.
Bago lumipat, kailangan munang magwaksi ng mga lumang gamit.

Etymology

From the root 'waksi' meaning to remove or clean.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clean up dirt
remove dirt or clutter from the surroundings
magwaksi ng dumi
clean up the house
to clean the home
magwaksi ng bahay

Related Words

remove
The word that refers to the act of taking away or cleaning.
waksi
clean
The process of making a place clean.
linis

Slang Meanings

To remove something useless
Let's start getting rid of items in the house that are no longer useful.
Magsimula na tayong magwaksi ng mga bagay na wala nang gamit sa bahay.
To clean or organize
We need to tidy up your room; it's super messy.
Kailangan natin magwaksi sa kwarto mo, sobrang gulo na.
To sweep or remove dirt
Before welcoming guests, I should clean up the living room first.
Bago ang pagtanggap ng bisita, dapat magwaksi muna ako sa sala.