Sabunin (en. Soap)

/sɐˈbunin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used for washing the body or equipment.
He used soap to clean his hands.
Gumamit siya ng sabunin upang linisin ang kanyang mga kamay.
A product that contains chemicals that help remove dirt and oil.
There are different types of soap available in the store.
May iba't ibang uri ng sabunin na mabibili sa tindahan.
A piece of material created by combining fatty acids and alkali.
He needed to buy soap for his homemade soap.
Kinailangan niyang bumili ng sabunin para sa kanyang sabon na gawa sa bahay.

Etymology

The word 'sabunin' comes from the word 'sabón,' which means soap in Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wash hands with soap
The action of cleaning hands using soap.
sabunin ang kamay

Related Words

cleaning materials
Objects used for cleaning or washing.
gamit panghugas
detergent
A product made from soap used for various types of cleaning.
pamunga

Slang Meanings

To wash or clean something with soap (often used humorously or exaggeratedly).
Just soap that so the dirt will come off quickly!
Sabunin mo na lang yan para mabilis matanggal ang dumi!
Used to describe someone who is very busy or preoccupied.
I have so much to do, just soap me up.
Ang dami kong kailangang gawin, sabunin na lang ako.