Trapo (en. Rag)

ˈtra-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piece of cloth used for cleaning or wiping.

I used a rag to wipe the table.

Gumamit ako ng trapo upang punasan ang mesa.

Commonly used in households for cleaning.

There is always a rag under the sink for quick cleaning.

Palaging may trapo sa ilalim ng lababo para sa mabilis na paglinis.

Can be used as a term to refer to something less significant.

Don't worry about the rags in life, focus on what's important.

Huwag mo nang isipin ang mga trapo sa buhay, mag-focus ka sa mas importante.

Swahili: 'kikoti', referred to as 'trapo' because it is commonly used in households and markets.

under the rag

Indicates things that are not seen or obvious.

nasa ilalim ng trapo

rag

A cleaning cloth, usually thicker than a rag.

basahan

washing

The process of cleaning anything using water and soap.

paghuhugas

A politician who is untrustworthy or often deceives.

I don’t want to vote for that trapo, all promises but doesn’t accomplish anything.

Ayaw ko nang iboto yung trapo na 'yon, puro pangako pero wala namang nagagawa.

A person who follows trends or has become sarcastic.

He’s like a trapo now, whatever others do, he also does.

Parang trapo na siya, lahat na lang ng gawa ng iba, ginagawa na rin niya.