From root: lampaso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilampaso
ni-lam-pa-SO
mopped
Present (Incomplete)
nilalampaso
ni-la-lam-pa-SO
mopping
Future (Contemplated)
lalampasuhin
la-lam-pa-su-HIN
will mop
Usage Note
Lampasuhin is used when cleaning or polishing a floor, traditionally referring to the physical action of scrubbing with a dried coconut husk (lampaso). It is a common command or instruction given during household chores to ensure wooden or tiled floors are shiny and clean.
Examples
" Lampasuhin mo ang kusina. "
Natural Translation
Mop the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Mop you the kitchen.
" Kailangan mong lampasuhin ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
You need to mop the floor.
Literal Translation
Need you mop the floor.
" Tuwing Sabado, lampasuhin ng buong pamilya ang sahig upang manatiling malinis ang aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every Saturday, the whole family mops the floor to keep our house clean.
Literal Translation
Every Saturday, mop of whole family the floor in-order-to remain clean the our house.
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