maligo
/maˈliɡoʔ/
The English phrase "take a shower" is translated to Tagalog as maligo.
The verb maligo is used generally to mean both taking a shower and taking a bath.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb maligo changes according to the tense of the action: naligo is the past tense (took a shower), naliligo is the progressive form (is taking a shower) and maliligo is the future tense (will take a shower).
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈliɡoʔ/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, there is a traditional belief called pasma, where bathing immediately after strenuous exercise or while the body is hot is thought to cause tremors or illness.
- While maligo means 'to bathe', Filipinos often use the word tabo, a small plastic dipper, to pour water over themselves rather than using a shower head or submerged tub.
- If you say you will maligo in the Philippines, people might assume you are going for a swim in the ocean or a river, not just a quick shower.
Examples in context
- Maligo ka na pagkatapos ng trabaho.Take a shower after work.
- Gusto kong maligo sa malamig na tubig.I want to take a shower with cold water.
- Maligo tayo para maging presko.Let's take a shower to feel fresh.
Example conversation
Juan and Jasmine are preparing for a trip to the beach.
- JuanMaligo ka na, Jasmine, bago tayo umalis.Take a shower now, Jasmine, before we leave.
- JasmineSige, maliligo na ako ngayon.Okay, I will take a shower now.
- JuanBilisan mo lang para hindi tayo mahuli.Just be quick so we won't be late.
- JasmineHuwag kang mag-alala, Juan.Don't worry, Juan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maligo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
