From root: sabon
Usage Note
Masabon describes something that has a lot of soap bubbles or a slippery soapy texture. You might use this to describe your hands during washing.
Examples
" Masabon pa ang plato. "
Natural Translation
The plate is still soapy.
Literal Translation
Soapy still the plate.
" Masabon ang kamay ko dahil sa paghugas. "
Natural Translation
My hand is soapy because of washing.
Literal Translation
Soapy the hand my because of washing.
" Banlawan mong mabuti ang mga baso dahil masabon pa ang mga ito at madulas pa rin. "
Natural Translation
Rinse the glasses well because they're still soapy and still slippery.
Literal Translation
Rinse you well the glasses because soapy still these and slippery still also.
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