Paglimahin (en. To make something wet or to drench)

/paɡliˈmahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something very wet or soaked.
Wet the soil before planting the seeds.
Paglimahin mo ang lupa bago itanim ang mga buto.
To pour water over something.
He drenched his clothes in the rain.
Nagpaglimahin siya ng mga damit sa ulan.
Commonly done during festivals.
People soaked themselves in the mud of the festival.
Ang mga tao ay nagpaglimahin sa mga putik ng pista.

Etymology

Root word: limahin

Common Phrases and Expressions

Soak me
I want to be drenched or wet.
Paglimahin mo ako

Related Words

wetting
The process of making something wet.
pagbasa

Slang Meanings

To take a risk in the dark or something that hasn't been tried before.
It's like venturing into the unknown by joining this contest; I really have no idea what will happen.
Parang paglimahin ang pagsali sa contest na ito, di ko talaga alam kung anong mangyayari.
To trust in something uncertain.
Let's venture into this investment; we have no other choice.
Paglimahin na lang natin 'tong investment na 'to, wala tayong ibang choice.
To explore or venture into uncharted territory.
Come on, let's venture into that forest; we might find something interesting!
Tara, paglimahin natin ang gubat na 'yon, baka may makita tayong interesting!