Pagbanlaw (en. Rinse)

pag-ban-law

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of restoring something to its natural state by washing or removing dirt.
He used water for rinsing the fruits.
Ginamit niya ang tubig para sa pagbanlaw ng mga prutas.
A step in cleaning where items are washed with water to remove residues.
It is important to rinse the dishes after washing.
Mahalaga ang pagbanlaw ng mga pinggan pagkatapos hugasan.

Etymology

The word 'pagbanlaw' originated from the term 'banlaw,' which means to wash or remove dirt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mouth rinsing
The process of washing the mouth using a liquid to remove dirt or residues.
pagbanlaw ng bibig

Related Words

wash
The act of cleaning something using water or another liquid.
hugasan
clean
The state of being clean or the process of removing dirt.
linis

Slang Meanings

pour water to remove dirt
After the game, you need to rinse off before going home.
Pagkatapos ng laro, kailangan mo munang magpagbanlaw bago ka umuwi.
to wash or clean
You should rinse your hands before eating.
Dapat kang magpagbanlaw ng kamay bago kumain.