libag
libág with stress marks
dead skin cells; skin dirt
Usage Note
Libag refers to the grayish film of accumulated dead skin and dirt that forms on the body when one has not bathed thoroughly. It is a very common colloquial term used freely in everyday conversation, especially when urging children or family members to scrub properly when bathing.
Examples
" Maraming libag sa leeg mo. "
Natural Translation
There's a lot of skin dirt on your neck.
Literal Translation
Much skin-dirt on neck your.
" May libag siya. "
Natural Translation
He/She has skin dirt.
Literal Translation
Has skin dirt he/she.
" Kuskusin mong mabuti ang likod ng bata habang naliligo para matanggal ang libag na naipon sa balat niya. "
Natural Translation
Scrub the child's back well while bathing so the skin dirt that has built up on his skin comes off.
Literal Translation
Scrub you well the back of-the child while bathing so removed the skin-dirt that accumulated on skin his.
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