Masusumang (en. Contaminated)

/ma-su-sumang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that can be tainted or affected by contamination.
Contaminated food should be thrown away immediately.
Ang mga masusumang pagkain ay dapat itapon agad.
A characteristic of something that has decayed or been damaged due to contamination.
Contaminated water is dangerous to health.
Ang masusumang tubig ay delikado sa kalusugan.

Etymology

Tagalog origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

contaminated food
Food that is contaminated or unsafe to eat.
masusumang pagkain
contaminated water
Water that is unsafe to drink due to contamination.
masusumang tubig

Related Words

contamination
The process or result of having contaminated substances in something.
kontaminasyon
cleanliness
The state of being clean and free from dirt or contamination.
kalinisan

Slang Meanings

Nervous feelings are creeping in
No matter what you do, I'm still going to feel nervous around him.
Kahit anong gawin mo, masusumang parin ako sa kanya.
To take care or look after
You should take care of the things that matter to you.
Masusumang mo ang mga bagay na mahalaga sa'yo.