Salapawin (en. Sweat)

/ˈsalaˌpawɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition where the body releases a liquid made of water and salt.

His sweat is a sign of his fatigue from exercising.

Ang kanyang salapawin ay sign ng kanyang pagod mula sa pag-eehersisyo.

The liquid that comes out from the sweat glands on the skin.

In hot weather, a person's sweat increases.

Sa mainit na panahon, ang salapawin ng tao ay dumadami.

A way to regulate the body's temperature.

Sweating is important to maintain the body’s proper temperature.

Ang salapawin ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang tamang temperatura ng katawan.

From the word 'sala' meaning room or error, and 'pawis' referring to liquid released by the body.

sweat of the face

Expresses fatigue or anxiety.

pawis ng mukha

sweaty

Refers to the state of having sweat.

pawisan

sweat of the palms

Sweat that comes from the palms.

pawis ng kamay

Saying what you want even if it's not true; lying or pretending.

Just don't salapawin, the truth is you don't even like him!

Huwag ka na lang mag-salapawin, ang totoo ay hindi mo naman siya gusto!

Being playful or creating a story to make it sound believable.

He was salapawin earlier in class; you would think all his stories were true!

Nag-salapawin siya kanina sa klase, akala mo totoo lahat ng kwento niya!

Sometimes giving a cringe-inducing performance to someone.

Stop your salapawin with her, she's already falling for you!

Tama na ang salapawin mo sa kanya, nahuhulog na siya sa’yo!