Tawas (en. Alum)

ta-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mineral used as an antiseptic treatment.

He used tawas to treat the wound on his hand.

Ginamit niya ang tawas upang gamutin ang sugat sa kanyang kamay.

A white crystal that is commonly used in traditional medicine.

Tawas helps prevent infections.

Ang tawas ay nakatutulong sa pag-iwas ng mga impeksyon.

Used in cases of body odor problems.

Many people use tawas as a deodorant.

Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng tawas bilang deodorant.

Derived from the Spanish word 'tawas' referring to the mineral used in treatment.

Alum for wounds

Using tawas as a remedy for wounds.

Tawas para sa sugat

antiseptic

A substance that prevents the growth of microbes.

antiseptiko

A smell or sweat remover that feels like magic.

I always use tawas for sweat; it's so effective!

Ang tawas ang lagi kong gamit para sa pawis, sobrang galing nito!

Sometimes tawas refers to deodorants that are chemical-free.

Even though I only use tawas, I still smell good all day.

Kahit na tawas lang gamit ko, ang bango ko pa rin buong araw.

Tagalog slang for people who are caring or watchful.

Because of her tawas, I know she won’t let me down.

Dahil sa tawas niya, alam ko na hindi ako papabayaan.