maglanggas
maglanggás with stress marks
to wash a wound
From root: langgas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglanggas
nag-lang-GAS
washed (a wound)
Present (Incomplete)
naglalanggas
nag-la-lang-GAS
is washing (a wound)
Future (Contemplated)
maglalanggas
mag-la-lang-GAS
will wash (a wound)
Usage Note
Maglanggas is the actor-focus form for cleaning a wound by flushing it with water or antiseptic. It is a practical first-aid term specific to wound irrigation, distinct from general washing verbs, and is the natural word in home healthcare contexts across the Philippines.
Examples
" Maglanggas ka ng sugat. "
Natural Translation
Wash the wound.
Literal Translation
Wash you of wound.
" Mahirap maglanggas ng sugat kapag walang gasa. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to wash a wound without gauze.
Literal Translation
Hard to wash wound when without gauze.
" Bago magtali ng benda, dapat munang maglanggas ng sugat gamit ang malinis na tubig at sabon. "
Natural Translation
Before tying a bandage, you should first wash the wound using clean water and soap.
Literal Translation
Before tie of bandage, should first wash of wound using the clean water and soap.
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