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    Mamasa (en. To moisten)

    /ma-ma-sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb referring to the action of wetting or moistening.
    Moisten a towel for the wet floor.
    Mamasa ka ng tuwalya para sa basang sahig.
    The process of applying water or liquid to something.
    We need to moisten the leaves to keep them fresh.
    Kailangan naming mamasa ang mga dahon upang mapanatili ang mga ito.
    The presence of liquid on the surface of something.
    Moisten the paper a bit before starting the art.
    Mamasa ng kaunti ang papel bago magsimula sa sining.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'masa' meaning a part of the body used for movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moisten the soil
    Applying water to the soil to make it wet.
    mamasa ng lupa
    moisten the lips
    Making the lips moist to prevent dryness.
    mamasa ang labi

    Related Words

    soaking wet
    The state of being filled with water or liquid.
    basang-basa
    moistening
    The process or action of moistening.
    pagmamasa

    Slang Meanings

    to hang out or chill with others
    Let's hang out at home later!
    Taralets, mamasa tayo sa bahay mamaya!
    to chill and not take anything seriously
    Whatever we do, as long as we hang out, that's fine!
    Kahit anong gawin natin, basta mamasa lang, okay na!
    to be with friends for unwinding
    It's fun being with the gang, let's just hang out!
    Masaya pagkasama ang tropa, mamasa lang tayo!