Singkalin (en. To clean up)

/siŋˈkalin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of tidying up or reducing mess.

We need to clean up the room before the guest arrives.

Kailangan nating singkalin ang silid bago dumating ang bisita.

Removing unnecessary items or mess from a place.

Quickly clean off the table to make space for the food.

Mabilis na singkalin ang lamesa upang magkaroon ng espasyo sa mga pagkain.

Organizing items in a place for a neater appearance.

It feels great when I’ve cleaned up my room.

Maganda ang pakiramdam kapag na-singkalin ko na ang aking kwarto.

from the root word 'singkawin' meaning to reduce or remove 'cleanliness' or mess.

clean up the mess

remove unnecessary items

singkalin ang kalat

to take action to clean or organize

mag-singkalin

mess

items or dirt scattered in a place.

kalat

clean

the state of being clean or tidy.

linis

Moved quickly or suddenly, often with noise.

He/she singkaled when he/she saw the teacher approaching.

Nag-singkalin siya nang makita siyang may paparating na guro.

Run or hurry in a situation.

Everyone singkalin out of the way before the bus leaves!

Singkalin ang lahat ng tao sa daan bago umalis ang bus!

Create chaos or hustle, often in a fun way.

They were singkaling around the house for the surprise party!

Nag-singkalin sila sa bahay para sa surprise party!