Walangmantsa (en. Stainless)

/wɑːlɑŋˈmɒnt͡sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means clean or free of dirt.
The new dress is stainless.
Ang bagong damit ay walangmantsa.
Description of an item that does not carry marks or stains.
This steel is stainless, so it looks good.
Ang bakal na ito ay walangmantsa, kaya't maganda ang itsura nito.
A characteristic that shows cleanliness or orderliness.
The teacher's board is always stainless.
Ang pisara ng guro ay palaging walangmantsa.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'walang' meaning 'none' and 'mantsa' meaning 'stain' or 'spot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life without stain
A phrase describing a life free of problems caused by 'stains' or 'dirt' in the moral aspect.
walangmantsa ang buhay

Related Words

stain
A mark or dirt that can be removed from a surface.
mantsa

Slang Meanings

In a clean state or not dirty.
Your dress is beautiful, there’s no stain or dirt on it!
Ganda ng damit mo, walang mantsa na kahit anong dumi!
Meaning no problems or hassle.
My trip home earlier was smooth, no hassle at all.
Ang pag-uwi ko kanina, walang mantsa, tuloy-tuloy lang.
Without moral blemish or negativity.
We should be without stain in our intentions.
Dapat tayong maging walang mantsa sa ating mga intensyon.