gitata
gitáta with stress marks
being dirty, sticky, full of grime
Usage Note
Gitata describes a state of being covered in sticky grime or a greasy, unclean residue — the kind of dirtiness from sweat, oil, or mud that clings uncomfortably to the skin or a surface. It implies both the visual and tactile unpleasantness of being grimy. Commonly used by parents describing children who have been playing outside.
Examples
" Gitata ang kamay ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's hands are grimy.
Literal Translation
Grimy the hand of child.
" Gitata na ang bata pagkatapos maglaro sa putik. "
Natural Translation
The child was covered in grime after playing in the mud.
Literal Translation
Grimy already the child after play in-the mud.
" Pagkagaling sa palaruan, gitata na ang buong katawan ng mga bata kaya pinaligo sila agad ng kanilang ina. "
Natural Translation
After coming from the playground, the children's whole bodies were covered in grime, so their mother bathed them right away.
Literal Translation
After-coming in playground, grimy already the whole body of the children so bathed them immediately by their mother.
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