Washing in Tagalog

“Washing” in Tagalog is “Paghuhugas” or “Paglalaba” – the continuous or progressive form of the action of cleaning. This term is widely used in Filipino households to describe the ongoing process of cleaning items, whether it’s dishes, clothes, or other objects. Let’s explore how this word functions in everyday Tagalog conversations.

[Words] = Washing

[Definition]:

• Washing /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
• Noun 1: The action of cleaning something with water and soap.
• Noun 2: A quantity of clothes, bedding, etc. that is to be washed or has just been washed.
• Verb (present participle): Currently performing the act of cleaning with water.

[Synonyms] = Paghuhugas, Paglalaba, Paglilinis, Paghuhugas-hugas, Paglalaba-laba, Paghugas, Paglaba

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She is washing the vegetables for dinner.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay naghuhugas ng mga gulay para sa hapunan.
• Ex2_EN: The washing machine is broken and needs repair.
• Ex2_PH: Ang makinang panglaba ay sira at kailangang ayusin.
• Ex3_EN: I’m still washing the pile of dirty clothes.
• Ex3_PH: Naglalaba pa ako ng tambak na maruming damit.
• Ex4_EN: Washing your hands regularly prevents disease.
• Ex4_PH: Ang regular na paghuhugas ng iyong mga kamay ay pumipigil sa sakit.
• Ex5_EN: He spends every Sunday washing his car thoroughly.
• Ex5_PH: Ginugugol niya ang bawat Linggo sa paghuhugas ng kanyang kotse nang lubusan.