Sabon (en. Soap)
sah-bon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A product used for washing and cleaning the body or items.
I used soap to clean my hands.
Gumamit ako ng sabon upang linisin ang aking mga kamay.
A solid form of detergent often made from fats or oils.
This soap is made from natural ingredients.
Ang sabon na ito ay gawa sa natural na mga sangkap.
A substance capable of forming bubbles when interacting with water.
Soap helps to remove dirt from the skin.
Ang sabon ay tumutulong upang alisin ang dumi mula sa balat.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'jabón'
Common Phrases and Expressions
oil-infused soap
A type of soap that is more moisturizing.
sabon na may halong langis
use the soap
The act of applying or putting soap on something.
gamitin ang sabon
Related Words
shampoo
A product used for washing hair.
shampoo
cleaning
The process of removing dirt or contaminants.
paglilinis
Slang Meanings
Fragrance
Hey, you smell like soap! You look so fresh!
Uy, amoy sabon ka! Ang fresh mo naman!
House fragrance
Your house is very comfortable, it smells like soap!
Napaka-comfortable ng bahay mo, ang bango ng sabon!
Clean
You should always have a clean complexion, like soap!
Dapat palaging malinis ang kutis, parang sabon!
For home use
I used soap today, so it's okay that I'm just at home.
Naka-sabon ako ngayon, kaya okay lang na pambahay lang.