Salabid (en. Sponge)
/sa.la.bid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A material with a porous exterior used to absorb liquid.
I used a sponge to wipe the wetness off the table.
Gumamit ako ng salabid upang punasan ang basa sa mesa.
A common cleaning tool made of soft material.
The sponge is essential for household chores.
Ang salabid ay mahalaga sa mga gawaing bahay.
An instrument used in chemical laboratories for filtering liquids.
He placed the sponge under the tap for filtering.
Inilagay niya ang salabid sa ilalim ng gripo para sa pagsasala.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sponge of water
A sponge used to absorb water.
salabid ng tubig
Related Words
absorb
The root word meaning to suck or take in from a liquid.
salab
Slang Meanings
Always adaptable.
No matter what happens, he's salabid, always has a solution to problems.
Kahit anong mangyari, salabid siya, palaging may solusyon sa problema.
A person who loves tricks.
He is known in the neighborhood as salabid, always inventing games.
Kilala siya sa barrio bilang salabid, laging nag-iimbento ng mga palaro.
A person who easily gets along.
Of course, our group is salabid, that's why outings are always fun.
Siyempre, salabid ang tropa namin, kaya laging masaya ang outing.