limahid
limáhid with stress marks
shabbiness; dirtiness of body/clothes
Usage Note
Limahid describes the unkempt, dirty, or shabby state of a person's body or clothing, suggesting neglect of personal hygiene or grooming. It is a mildly critical term implying someone has not taken care of their appearance, and carries a more formal register than colloquial insults about dirtiness.
Examples
" Limahid ang damit niya. "
Natural Translation
His clothes are shabby.
Literal Translation
Shabby the clothes his.
" Ayaw ko ng limahid. "
Natural Translation
I don't like dirtiness.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of dirtiness.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang paglalakbay, limahid na ang kanyang anyo ngunit nanatili pa rin ang ngiti sa kanyang mukha. "
Natural Translation
After the long journey, his appearance was shabby, but the smile on his face still remained.
Literal Translation
After of long journey, shabby already the his appearance but remained still also the smile on his face.
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