Pagbabanyos (en. Bathing)

/pag-ba-ba-nyos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cleansing the body using water.
On a cold morning, it's refreshing to bathe under the cold water.
Sa malamig na umaga, masarap ang pagbabanyos sa ilalim ng malamig na tubig.
The activity of showering or rinsing.
Bathing is important before having dinner.
Mahalaga ang pagbabanyos bago kumain ng gabi.
A way of practicing personal hygiene.
Personal hygiene should be emphasized in bathing.
Dapat suriing mabuti ang pagpapahayag sa pagbabanyos.

Etymology

from the root word 'banyos' meaning bathing or cleansing the body using water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nice bathing
A phrase expressing a good experience in bathing.
Magandang pagbabanyos
Morning bathing
A habit of bathing in the morning to start the day.
Pagbabanyos ng umaga

Related Words

pouring
The act of pouring water on oneself for bathing.
buhos
celebration
A type of celebration that often includes bathing of people.
pagsasabong

Slang Meanings

to take a bath
Of course, before sleeping, I need to take a bath first.
Siyempre, bago matulog, kailangan ko munang magbabanyos.
to take a shower
Wow, the weather is so hot! I really need to take a shower later.
Grabe, sobrang init ng panahon! Kailangan ko talagang magbabanyos mamaya.
to clean oneself
Sometimes, because of fatigue, I can't clean myself properly.
Minsan, dahil sa pagod, 'di ko na kaya magbabanyos ng maayos.