laba
labá with stress marks
laundry (washing clothes)
Usage Note
Laba specifically refers to washing clothes and is most commonly used with the affixes mag- (maglaba) or -an (labhan). It is important for learners to distinguish it from other 'washing' verbs like 'hugas' (for dishes) or 'ligo' (for bathing).
Examples
" Marami akong laba ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have a lot of laundry today.
Literal Translation
Many I laundry now.
" Mabango ang ating laba. "
Natural Translation
Our laundry smells good.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the our laundry.
" Hindi pa natatapos ang laba dahil tatlong araw nang umuulan at walang naipatuyo. "
Natural Translation
The laundry isn't finished yet because it has been raining for three days and nothing could be dried.
Literal Translation
Not yet finished the laundry because three day already raining and nothing was-dried.
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