Punas (en. Sponge)

/pu.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of material used to absorb liquid.
He used a sponge to clean the wet items.
Gumamit siya ng punas upang linisin ang mga basang gamit.
A product commonly used for cleaning or body care.
She brought a sponge to the bathroom for her bath.
Nagdala siya ng punas sa banyo para sa kanyang paliligo.
Filled with small holes capable of absorbing water.
The sponge has the ability to absorb a lot of water.
Ang punas ay may kakayahang sumipsip ng maraming tubig.

Etymology

uncertain

Common Phrases and Expressions

floor wiping
The process of cleaning the floor with a sponge.
punas ng sahig
body sponge
Using a sponge to clean the body.
punas ng katawan

Related Words

absorption
The ability of an object to absorb liquid.
pagsipsip

Slang Meanings

someone who helps carry things
Who's your carry guy at the party later?
Sino bang punas mo sa party mamaya?
a lot of people in need of help
There are so many needing help in the office, we need extra support.
Dami ng punas dito sa opisina, kailangan natin ng extra support.
helper
I just help out around the house, I only assist occasionally.
Tag-punas lang ako sa bahay, paminsan-minsan lang ako tumutulong.