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    Pagpunas (en. Wiping)

    [pag-poo-nas]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of wiping something.
    The table needs wiping before eating.
    Kailangan ng pagpunas ng mesa bago kumain.
    A method of cleaning using a cloth or other material.
    He used a rag for wiping the floor.
    Ginamit niya ang basahan para sa pagpunas ng sahig.
    Activity of removing dust or dirt from a surface.
    Wiping the mirror is necessary for it to be clear.
    Ang pagpunas sa salamin ay kailangan upang ito'y maging malinaw.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'punas' meaning 'to wipe' or 'to clean'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wiping sweat
    The action of removing sweat from the face or body.
    pagpunas ng pawis
    wiping dirt
    The process of removing dirt from something.
    pagpunas ng dumi

    Related Words

    wipe
    A root word meaning 'to wipe' or 'to clean'.
    punas
    to wipe
    The verb form of 'pagpunas' referring to the actual action of cleaning.
    punasan

    Slang Meanings

    Cleaning up or fixing the space.
    Do you need to do some pagpunas on your desk? It's messy, dude!
    Kailangan mo bang mag-pagpunas sa desk mo? Ang gulo, pare!
    Tidying up or cleaning, often using a cloth.
    Do some pagpunas first before we eat at the dining table.
    Mag-pagpunas ka muna bago tayo kumain sa dining table.
    Feeling scared or a chill, often jokingly.
    Come on! I had some pagpunas again with that horror movie.
    Ayo na! Nag-pagpunas na naman ako sa horror movie na yan.