Dirty in Tagalog

“Dirty” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “marumi” or “madumi”, referring to something unclean or soiled. Understanding the various Tagalog terms for “dirty” helps you express different degrees and types of uncleanliness in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Dirty

[Definition]:

• Dirty /ˈdɜːrti/
• Adjective 1: Covered or marked with an unclean substance; not clean.
• Adjective 2: Morally impure or obscene.
• Adjective 3: Dishonest or unfair in competition or dealings.
• Verb 1: To make something unclean or soiled.

[Synonyms] = Marumi, Madumi, Maruming, Dumi, Marungis, Maduming, Salaula

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children came home with dirty clothes after playing outside all day.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay umuwing may marumi na damit pagkatapos maglaro sa labas buong araw.
• Ex2_EN: Please wash your dirty hands before eating dinner.
• Ex2_PH: Mangyaring hugasan ang iyong madumi na kamay bago kumain ng hapunan.
• Ex3_EN: The kitchen floor was dirty and needed to be mopped immediately.
• Ex3_PH: Ang sahig ng kusina ay marumi at kailangang mapunasan kaagad.
• Ex4_EN: She refused to wear the dirty shirt that was left on the floor.
• Ex4_PH: Tumanggi siyang isuot ang maruming damit na naiwan sa sahig.
• Ex5_EN: The water in the river looked dirty and polluted.
• Ex5_PH: Ang tubig sa ilog ay mukhang madumi at polusyon.