Rag (en. Basahan)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of cloth usually used for wiping or cleaning.
He used a rag to wipe the table.
Gumamit siya ng basahan upang punasan ang mesa.
An old piece of clothing or cloth.
He donated the old rags to charity.
Ipinalampas niya ang mga lumang basahan sa charity.
A variation of a worn or torn cloth.
The torn rags could be recycled into making new cloth.
Ang mga sirang basahan ay maaaring i-recycle sa paggawa ng bagong tela.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rag tag
A loose and shabby style of dressing.
rag tag

Related Words

clean
The process of removing dirt or grime from something.
linisin
fabric
A material used for clothing or weaving.
tela

Slang Meanings

torn or damaged
Your room is a mess, full of rags.
Ang gulo ng kwarto mo, punung-puno ng rag.
old cloth or cleaning rag
I'll put the rags over there on the side.
Doon ko ilalagay yung mga basahan sa tabi.
something used for scrubbing or cleaning
I used the rag for scrubbing the car.
Ginamit ko yung rag pangkaskas sa sasakyan.