Dirt in Tagalog

“Dirt” in Tagalog is “Dumi” – a common word referring to soil, filth, or any unwanted substance that makes something unclean. This versatile term appears frequently in everyday Filipino conversation, from household cleaning to describing outdoor environments. Discover its various meanings, related terms, and how to use it naturally in sentences below.

[Words] = Dirt

[Definition]:

• Dirt /dɜːrt/
• Noun 1: A substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something.
• Noun 2: Soil or earth.
• Noun 3: Unclean matter that spoils the appearance of something.
• Noun 4: Scandalous or sordid information about someone.

[Synonyms] = Dumi, Dungis, Lupa, Alikabok, Mantsa, Karumihan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children’s clothes were covered in dirt after playing outside all afternoon.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga damit ng mga bata ay napuno ng dumi pagkatapos maglaro sa labas buong hapon.
• Ex2_EN: She swept the dirt from the floor before mopping it clean.
• Ex2_PH: Winalis niya ang dumi mula sa sahig bago ito pinunasan ng malinis.
• Ex3_EN: The farmer planted seeds in the rich, dark dirt of his field.
• Ex3_PH: Ang magsasaka ay nagtanim ng mga binhi sa mayaman at maitim na lupa ng kanyang bukid.
• Ex4_EN: Please remove your shoes so you don’t track dirt into the house.
• Ex4_PH: Pakitanggal ang iyong sapatos para hindi ka magdala ng dumi sa loob ng bahay.
• Ex5_EN: The mechanic’s hands were covered with grease and dirt after fixing the engine.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga kamay ng mekaniko ay napuno ng grasa at dumi pagkatapos ayusin ang makina.