Pamunas (en. Wiper)

/pah-moo-nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to wipe or clean a surface.
He used a wiper to remove the dust from the table.
Gumamit siya ng pamunas upang alisin ang alikabok sa mesa.
A specific type of cloth used for cleaning.
Replace my old wiper because it is dirty.
Palitan ang luma kong pamunas dahil madumi na ito.

Etymology

from the root 'muna' meaning 'to wipe'

Common Phrases and Expressions

hand wiper
A type of wiper used for hands.
pamunas ng kamay
eye wipe
It is used to wipe the eyes.
pamunas ng mata

Related Words

clean
Taking steps to maintain order and cleanliness.
linis

Slang Meanings

wiping off sweat
I need a wipe because the weather is really hot.
Kailangan ko ng pamunas kasi sobrang init na ng panahon.
rag
My old t-shirt can be used as a rag for the floor.
Yung lumang t-shirt ko, pwede na maging pamunas sa sahig.
cleaning cloth
Don't forget the wipe when cleaning the table.
Huwag kalimutan ang pamunas kapag naglilinis ka ng mesa.
dirt remover
This wipe is used for removing dirt from equipment.
Ang pamunas na ito ay pampatanggal dumi sa mga kagamitan.