Pahid (en. Wipe)

/ˈpahid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Action of removing dirt from a surface.
The wipe on the table emphasized a clean environment.
Ang pahid sa mesa ay nagbigay-diin sa malinis na kapaligiran.
A type of material or tool used for wiping.
He used a wiping cloth for easy and quick cleaning.
Gumamit siya ng pahid na tela para sa madali at mabilis na paglilinis.
verb
The action of wiping or removing dirt from an object.
The glass is being wiped to make it clear.
Pina-pahid ang salamin para maging malinaw ito.
Applying a liquid or cleaner onto the surface of something.
While cleaning, the liquid is being wiped on the floor.
Habang naglilinis, pino-pahid ang likido sa sahig.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'pahid' which refers to the removal of dirt or any substance from a surface.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wipe with hands
Wiping with hands, often on the face or eyes.
pahid ng kamay
wipe with cloth
Using a cloth to clean.
pahid ng basahan

Related Words

wiping
The action of stroking or removing dirt from surfaces.
punas
cleaning
The process of removing dirt and beautifying an object.
linis

Slang Meanings

To start or do something in a quick manner.
Let's get it over with quickly, or we might be late for the appointment.
Pahid na tayo ng pahid, baka ma-late na tayo sa appointment.
To apply or put a product on the skin, but not in a very careful way.
Just slather on some lotion, you didn’t cover it properly again.
Pahid lang ng pahid ng lotion, hindi mo na naman tinakpan ng maayos.