ligo
/ˈliɡoʔ/
The Tagalog word for bath is ligo. Wiktionary also lists paliligo.
Meaning: act of bathing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| ligo | /ˈliɡoʔ/ /liˈɡoʔ/ |
| paliligo |
ligo refers to the act of bathing. While it serves as the root for the noun, it is most commonly used as a verb in casual speech. To express the intention to take a bath or to give a command to do so, you can use the construction magligo.
Which one should you use?
ligo is the root for the act of bathing and is often used as a verb in casual conversation, whereas paliligo is another related form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the tense: naliligo is used for the present progressive (bathing or taking a bath) and maliligo is used for the future tense (will bathe or will take a bath).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈliɡoʔ/
Did you know?
- While ligo refers to bathing, the phrase ligo sa pera literally means 'bathing in money' and is used to describe someone who is extremely wealthy.
- In the Philippines, the concept of ligo is often tied to the tabo, a small plastic dipper used to pour water over the body instead of using a shower head.
- In traditional Filipino customs, a ligo using specific herbs or scents is sometimes performed to cleanse a person of bad luck or spirits.
Examples in context
- Kailangan kong mag-shower bago kami umalis.I need to take a shower before we leave.
- Gusto ko munang maligo bago kumain.I want to take a bath first before eating.
- Hindi pa, pero magliligo muna ako bago kumain.Not yet, but I will take a bath first before eating.
- Magdala tayo ng mga gamit pang-paligo.Let's bring bathing essentials.
- Mabilis lang ang ligo ko.My bath is quick.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Christina are getting ready for a party.
- RicardoChristina, tapos ka na ba sa ligo mo?Christina, are you finished with your bath?
- ChristinaOo, Ricardo. Lalabas na ako.Yes, Ricardo. I am coming out now.
- RicardoSige, magbihis ka na.Okay, go get dressed now.
- ChristinaSige, hintayin mo lang ako.Okay, just wait for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bath” translations and entries ligo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
