shower
The Tagalog word for the English phrase "shower" is shower.
In Tagalog, shower refers to the device used for bathing.
Meaning: device for bathing (noun)
Did you know?
- The word ligo is used for the act of bathing, but it can also mean 'to be baptized' in a religious context.
- While shower refers to the device, Filipinos traditionally use a tabo (a small plastic scoop) and a balde (bucket) to bathe, even if a shower is available.
- If a Filipino tells you they are going to 'mag-shower', they are almost certainly using the English word as a verb, a common practice known as Taglish.
Examples in context
- Saan ang banyo? Gusto ko mag-shower.Where is the bathroom? I want to take a shower.
- Matagal akong naligo kanina.I took a long shower earlier.
- Sira ang shower sa banyo.The shower in the bathroom is broken.
- Malakas ang pressure ng shower.The shower pressure is strong.
- Bagong bili ang shower namin.Our shower is brand new.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Jose are at their new house checking the bathroom.
- JasmineGumagana ba ang shower dito?Does the shower work here?
- JoseOo, maayos ang shower natin.Yes, our shower is working fine.
- JasmineMabuti naman kung ganun.That is good to hear.
- JoseSige, subukan mo na.Go ahead, try it out.
