shower
The English loanword shower is used in Filipino to refer to a device for bathing.
In Filipino, shower is used to refer to the plumbing fixture or device used for bathing.
Meaning: device for bathing (noun)
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, a 'shower' is often associated with a 'tabo', a traditional dipper used to pour water over the body. While the device is a Western import, the act of bathing often involves this local tool.
- Filipino has no single native word that captures both the 'shower' fixture and the 'shower' of rain, unlike in English.
- The phrase ligo-ligo is sometimes used to describe a quick or partial wash, rather than a full shower.
Examples in context
- Malakas ang tubig sa shower.The water pressure in the shower is strong.
- Linisin mo ang shower pagkatapos gamitin.Clean the shower after using it.
Example conversation
Juan and Christina are discussing house repairs in their apartment.
- JuanChristina, sira ang shower sa banyo.Christina, the shower in the bathroom is broken.
- ChristinaTalaga? Kailangan ba itong palitan?Really? Do we need to replace it?
- JuanMukhang kailangan na nating bumili ng bago.It looks like we need to buy a new one.
- ChristinaSige, maghanap tayo mamaya.Okay, let's look for one later.
