Marungisan (en. To be soiled)

/ma-run-gi-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition in which something is soiled or mixed with dirt.
The soiled clothes need to be washed before wearing.
Ang marungisan na damit ay kinakailangang labhan bago isuot.
verb
An action that describes the act of making something dirty.
Don't soil the floor inside the house.
Huwag mong marungisan ang sahig sa loob ng bahay.

Etymology

Root word: 'rungi' meaning 'to damage' and 'isan' as an adjective describing an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not soil
A reminder not to make a place or thing dirty.
Huwag marungisan

Related Words

to dirty
The act of making dirty or dirt.
dumihan

Slang Meanings

very close-minded or not open to possibilities
Wow, he's so marungisan to other people's opinions, he doesn't listen.
Grabe, sobra siyang marungisan sa opinion ng iba, hindi siya nakikinig.
very selfish
He won't help Juan, his pride is so high, he's really marungisan.
Ayaw tulungan si Juan, ang taas ng pride, talagang marungisan.