Wipe in Tagalog

Wipe in Tagalog translates primarily as “Punasan” (verb) or “Punas” (noun), referring to the action of cleaning, drying, or removing something by rubbing with a cloth or hand. This everyday term is essential for household chores, personal hygiene, and cleaning activities.

Learning the various contexts and uses of this word will help you communicate effectively about cleaning tasks, personal care, and maintenance in Filipino.

[Words] = Wipe

[Definition]:

• Wipe /waɪp/
• Verb 1: To clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one’s hand.
• Verb 2: To remove or eliminate something completely, especially data or information.
• Noun: An act of wiping; a disposable piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for cleaning.

[Synonyms] = Punasan, Pahiran, Punas, Burahin, Maglinis, Pawisan, Himas.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Please wipe the table with a clean cloth after eating to remove all the crumbs and spills.
Ex1_PH: Pakipunasan ang mesa gamit ang malinis na basahan pagkatapos kumain upang alisin ang lahat ng mumunting tinapay at tapon.

Ex2_EN: She gently wiped away her tears with a tissue after hearing the sad news.
Ex2_PH: Dahan-dahan niyang pinunasan ang kanyang luha gamit ang tisyu pagkatapos marinig ang malungkot na balita.

Ex3_EN: Make sure to back up your files before you wipe the entire hard drive clean.
Ex3_PH: Siguraduhing mag-back up ng iyong mga file bago mo burahin ang buong hard drive.

Ex4_EN: Baby wipes are convenient for quick cleaning when you’re traveling with young children.
Ex4_PH: Ang baby wipes ay maginhawa para sa mabilis na paglilinis kapag naglalakbay kasama ang mga batang bata.

Ex5_EN: The athlete used a towel to wipe the sweat from his forehead during the timeout.
Ex5_PH: Gumamit ang atleta ng tuwalya upang punasan ang pawis sa kanyang noo sa timeout.