Soap in Tagalog

Soap in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Sabon”, referring to the cleansing substance used for washing and hygiene. This essential household item has been part of Filipino daily life for generations, with various local and commercial variants available throughout the Philippines.

Understanding the different contexts and uses of soap in Filipino culture reveals interesting linguistic variations and cultural practices surrounding cleanliness and personal care.

[Words] = Soap

[Definition]:
– Soap /soʊp/
– Noun 1: A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made from fats or oils mixed with an alkali.
– Noun 2: A soap opera (informal).
– Verb 1: To wash or rub with soap.

[Synonyms] = Sabon, Habon, Pansabon, Panglinis, Panlaba (for laundry soap).

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Always wash your hands with soap and water before eating.
– Ex1_PH: Laging hugasan ang iyong mga kamay gamit ang sabon at tubig bago kumain.

– Ex2_EN: She bought a new bar of soap at the store.
– Ex2_PH: Bumili siya ng bagong pirasong sabon sa tindahan.

– Ex3_EN: The laundry soap removes tough stains effectively.
– Ex3_PH: Ang panlabang sabon ay epektibong nag-aalis ng matitigas na mantsa.

– Ex4_EN: My grandmother makes homemade soap from natural ingredients.
– Ex4_PH: Ang aking lola ay gumagawa ng sariling sabon mula sa natural na sangkap.

– Ex5_EN: Don’t forget to soap your body thoroughly when taking a bath.
– Ex5_PH: Huwag kalimutang sabunin ang iyong katawan nang maigi kapag naliligo.