tubal
tubál with stress marks
grime; dirty clothes; dirt and sweat
Usage Note
Tubal refers to the grime, sweat, and dirt that accumulates on the body or clothing after physical labor or a long day. It is a vivid, concrete term used in everyday speech, particularly in working-class and rural contexts when describing the need to bathe or do laundry.
Examples
" May tubal ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
My hands have grime.
Literal Translation
Has grime the hands my.
" Maraming tubal ang kanyang damit. "
Natural Translation
His/Her clothes have a lot of grime.
Literal Translation
Many grime the his/her clothes.
" Pagkatapos magtrabaho sa bukid buong araw, punong-puno ng tubal ang kanyang damit at kailangan nang labhan agad. "
Natural Translation
After working in the field all day, his clothes are full of grime and sweat, and need to be washed right away.
Literal Translation
After working in field whole day, full of grime the his clothes and need already washed immediately.
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