ligpit
ligpít with stress marks
put away (tidy up)
Usage Note
Ligpit is most commonly used when tidying up a space or clearing the table after a meal. It implies restoring order by putting things back in their proper places, a core aspect of daily Filipino household organization.
Examples
" Maayos ang ligpit niya. "
Natural Translation
His tidying up is neat.
Literal Translation
Neat the put-away his.
" Mabilis ang ligpit ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
The clearing of the table was fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the clearing of-the table.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, mabilis at maayos ang ligpit ng buong bahay para malinis ang kapaligiran. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, the tidying of the whole house was quick and orderly so the surroundings would be clean.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guests, fast and neat the put-away of whole house so clean the surroundings.
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