Maligpit (en. To be cleaned up)

ma-lig-pit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
In the context of cleaning, it means to make a place or thing clean and orderly.
We needed to clean up the area before the guests arrived.
Kinailangan naming maligpit ang paligid bago dumating ang bisita.
Refers to the action of removing unnecessary items.
It's satisfying to clean up my room after a long time.
Nakakatuwang maligpit ang aking silid pagkatapos ng mahabang panahon.
Shows the process of organizing a messy or cluttered space.
The children were taught how to clean up their toys.
Ang mga bata ay tinuruan kung paano maligpit ang kanilang mga laruan.

Etymology

Root word: ligpit

Common Phrases and Expressions

Clean up your belongings.
Clean and organize your items.
Maligpit mo ang iyong mga gamit.

Related Words

ligpit
The root of the word 'maligpit', referring to the process of cleaning and organizing.
ligpit

Slang Meanings

Too focused or fixated on one thing.
He's too strict with his habits, that's why he's not enjoying life anymore.
Maligpit siya sa mga gawi, kaya hindi na siya nagiging masaya sa buhay.
Strict or rigid, especially regarding rules or regulations.
The teacher is strict with deadlines, so you should submit early.
Maligpit ang guro sa mga deadline, kaya't dapat maaga kang magsumite.