Magwalis (en. To sweep)

maɡˈwalis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of cleaning by removing dirt or objects using a broom.

Sweep the floor before the guests arrive.

Magwalis ka ng sahig bago dumating ang bisita.

A way to organize the environment by removing clutter.

We need to sweep after the picnic.

Kailangan nating magwalis pagkatapos ng picnic.

from the root 'walis' meaning 'sweep' or 'dust'

Sweep the area.

Clean around your home or office.

Magwalis ka ng paligid.

broom

A tool used for sweeping.

walis

sweeping (cleaning using a broom)

I'm going to sweep; it looks like a typhoon passed through my room!

Magwawalis na ako, parang dumaan ang bagyo dito sa kwarto ko!

like a casual sweep (removing dirt or clutter informally)

We just did a casual sweep outside, so it's still a bit messy.

Nag-walis-walis lang kami sa labas, kaya medyo magulo pa rin.

sweep mode (focused on cleaning)

I'm in sweep mode, so I can't join you all.

Naka-sweep mode ako kaya di ako makasama sa inyo.