Matugnas (en. To immerse/to douse)

/ma.tug.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of submerging or dipping into a liquid.
Immerse the utensils in soap before rinsing.
Matugnas ang mga utensils sa sabon bago banlawan.
The act of having adequate hydration or contact with water.
It is necessary to water the plants in the morning to prevent them from drying out.
Kinakailangan na matugnas ang mga halaman sa umaga upang hindi matuyot.
Soaking an object in water or liquid.
Soak the clothes in cold water to remove the stains.
Matugnas ang damit sa malamig na tubig upang mawala ang mantsa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tugna' which means to douse or immerse in water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to immerse in water
the process of submerging something in water.
matugnas ng tubig

Related Words

tugna
This word refers to the action of dipping or submerging in water.
tugna

Slang Meanings

Reaching the final destination or the deepest level of anything.
He finally matugnas his dreams after many sacrifices.
Matugnas na ang kanyang mga pangarap pagkatapos ng maraming sakripisyo.
Reached the peak or most painful situation.
The pain of my heart has matugnas, so I need to move on.
Matugnas na ang sakit ng puso ko, kaya't kailangan ko nang mag-move on.