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    Paglalaba (en. Laundry)

    pag-la-la-ba

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of washing clothes or other fabrics.
    Doing laundry is a regular household chore.
    Ang paglalaba ay isang regular na gawain sa bahay.
    Clothes or fabrics that are currently being cleaned.
    Leave your laundry in the basket for a week.
    Iwanan mo ang iyong paglalaba sa basket para sa isang linggo.

    Etymology

    The word 'paglalaba' comes from the root word 'laba' which means 'to wash.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Doing laundry
    The activity of washing clothes.
    Paglalaba ng damit
    In the laundry
    In the process of washing.
    Nasa paglalaba

    Related Words

    wash
    The root word meaning 'to wash.'
    laba
    laundry items
    The things that need to be washed.
    labahin

    Slang Meanings

    Washing clothes.
    She did the laundry earlier after class.
    Nag-paglalaba siya kanina pagkatapos ng klase.
    Sometimes used as an excuse to take a break from social media.
    She said she would do laundry again, so she won't be able to chat.
    Sabi niya, paglalaba na naman ang gagawin niya, kaya hindi siya makakapag-chat.
    Doing laundry while catching up with friends.
    Just check on me while I'm doing the laundry.
    Kumustahin mo na lang ako habang nagpa-paglalaba.