Umalimpuyo (en. To cleanse)

/umɑˈlim.pu.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form meaning to clean something.
He cleans his house before the guests arrive.
Umalimpuyo siya ng kanyang bahay bago dumating ang mga bisita.
The action of making something clean or tidy.
It is important to cleanse the household items.
Mahalaga ang umalimpuyo ng mga gamit sa tahanan.
The process of removing dirt or unwanted items.
As part of his ritual, he cleansed the tools.
Bilang bahagi ng kanyang ritwal, umalimpuyo siya ng mga kagamitan.

Etymology

From the word 'limpiyo' meaning 'clean' with the prefix 'um-' indicating action or a state of doing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clean the surroundings
to make the surrounding space clean
linisin ang paligid
to clear the clutter
to make a place clean or tidy
umalis ng kalat

Related Words

clean
a term describing the state of being free from dirt or clean.
limpyo

Slang Meanings

to be happy or lively
The party was so fun! Everyone really had a good time!
Ang saya ng party! Talagang umalimpuyo ang lahat!
to be full of energy
When I exercised, I became so energized and felt great!
Nung nag-exercise ako, umalimpuyo ako at ang saya saya!