Pagkayas (en. Cleansing)

pa-ˈka-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of removing dirt or undesirable things from an object or place.
The cleansing of the floor is necessary before the guests' visit.
Ang pagkayas ng sahig ay kinakailangan bago ang pagbisita ng mga bisita.
An act of cleaning to maintain cleanliness.
The cleansing of your room helps in staying healthy.
Ang pagkayas ng iyong silid ay nakakatulong sa kalusugan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kayas' which means 'to remove' or 'to clean.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

home cleansing
The process of cleaning and organizing the inside and outside of the house.
pagkayas ng tahanan

Related Words

kayas
A term referring to the removal of anything undesirable.
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Slang Meanings

To bite or succeed at something, especially in challenges.
There's no escaping that test, so you better study hard.
Walang paglayas sa test na 'yan, kaya dapat mag-aral ka ng mabuti.
Leaving or escaping from a situation that can no longer be tolerated.
He said, I'll just bounce from them because I have no more interest.
Sabi niya, pagkayas na lang ako sa kanila kasi wala na akong gana.
Moving or leaving from one place to another.
We're going to migrate to another country for better opportunities.
Magpapa-pagkayas na kami sa ibang bansa para sa mas magandang oportunidad.