Pahirin (en. To wipe)
pa-hi-rin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of removing dirt or liquid from an object.
Wipe your hands before eating.
Pahirin mo ang iyong mga kamay bago kumain.
Perform a movement to clean or change the appearance of something.
Wipe the stains off the floor.
Pahirin ang mga mantsa mula sa sahig.
Act to remove any undesirable item.
Wipe the tears from her face.
Pahirin ang luha sa kanyang mukha.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pahirap' which means suffering or caregiving.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wipe the tears
Help to remove sadness or grief.
pahirin ang luha
wipe the dirt
Remove dirt from a surface.
pahirin ang dumi
Related Words
washing
The process of cleaning with water and soap.
paghuhugas
remove
The act of taking away or nullifying something.
alisin
Slang Meanings
to find entertainment or distractions
Just use your cellphone to keep yourself busy.
Pahir-in mo na lang yung cellphone mo para di ka mainip.
to start throwing in some banter or witty remarks in the conversation
Just include me; I want to join the conversation.
Pahirin mo na lang ako, gusto ko makasali sa kwentuhan.
to act cool or bond with other people
Let me hang out with you guys so I can be stylish with the people here.
Pahir-in muna ako sa inyo, para naman ma-arty ako sa mga tao dito.