From root: ligo
Usage Note
Bagong-ligo describes someone who looks and smells very clean because they just finished showering. It is a common compliment given to children or people who look refreshed.
Examples
" Bagong-ligo pa ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is still freshly bathed.
Literal Translation
Freshly-bathed still the child.
" Mabango ang batang bagong-ligo. "
Natural Translation
A freshly bathed child smells good.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the child-that-is freshly-bathed.
" Kahit pagod sa biyahe, bagong-ligo at presentable siyang dumating sa interbyu para magandang impresyon ang maiwan niya. "
Natural Translation
Even though tired from the trip, he arrived freshly bathed and presentable for the interview so that he would leave a good impression.
Literal Translation
Even-if tired from-the trip, freshly-bathed and presentable he arrived at-the interview so good impression the to-be-left his.
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