When we say something is malinis in Tagalog, we mean it's clean. This word can describe a clean room, a clean car, or even a clean person.
It's a very straightforward adjective. You can use it to talk about physical cleanliness.
For example, if you want to say "The house is clean," you would say "Malinis ang bahay."
It’s a foundational word for describing the state of things around you.
When we say something is "clean" in Tagalog, the most direct and common word you'll hear is Malinis. This is an adjective, so it describes a noun. You'll use it just like you would use "clean" in English, often coming before or after the noun it modifies.
For example, if you want to say "the house is clean," you could say "Malinis ang bahay." Or, if you're talking about "a clean shirt," you would say "malinis na damit." It's a very versatile word for describing general cleanliness.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
Alright, let's dive into some words similar to 'Malinis' and understand when to use them correctly. While 'Malinis' generally means 'clean,' there are other words that can express similar ideas but with different nuances. Knowing these will make your Tagalog sound more natural and precise.
- DEFINITION
- Malinis: Clean, spotless, sanitary.
This is your go-to word for general cleanliness. It can refer to physical objects, places, or even abstract concepts like 'clean conscience'.
Malinis ang kanyang kwarto.
That means: 'His/Her room is clean.'
Gusto ko ng malinis na tubig.
Meaning: 'I want clean water.'
- DEFINITION
- Dalisay: Pure, unadulterated, chaste.
While 'dalisay' also implies a type of 'cleanliness,' it specifically refers to purity, often in a more figurative or moral sense. You'd use this for things like pure gold, pure intentions, or a pure heart, rather than a clean floor.
Dalisay ang kanyang puso.
This translates to: 'His/Her heart is pure.'
Ginto na dalisay.
Which means: 'Pure gold.'
- DEFINITION
- Linis: The act of cleaning or the state of being clean (noun form, often used in verb conjugations).
'Linis' is more about the process or condition of cleaning. You'll often see it as part of a verb. For example, 'maglinis' (to clean) or 'nilinis' (cleaned).
Maglinis ka ng bahay.
This means: 'Clean the house.'
Kailangan ng linis ang kotse.
Meaning: 'The car needs cleaning.'
- DEFINITION
- Pino: Fine, refined, delicate (can imply clean in a specific context).
'Pino' isn't directly 'clean,' but it can sometimes be used to describe something that is so fine or refined that it implies cleanliness or lack of impurities. Think of 'fine sand' (pinong buhangin) or 'refined sugar.' It's not about being wiped down, but about its inherent quality.
Pino ang tela.
This means: 'The fabric is fine/delicate.'
Asukal na pino.
Meaning: 'Refined sugar.'
Here's a quick summary of when to use what:
- Malinis: For general cleanliness (e.g., clean room, clean clothes, clean hands, clean water). This is your safest bet.
- Dalisay: For purity, often moral or inherent quality (e.g., pure heart, pure gold, pure intentions).
- Linis: As a root word for verbs related to cleaning (e.g., to clean, cleaning action).
- Pino: For fineness, delicacy, or refinement, which can imply a lack of impurities (e.g., fine sand, refined sugar, delicate fabric).
Practice using these in different sentences, and you'll quickly get a feel for their distinct uses. Don't overthink it at first, but keep these differences in mind as you encounter more Tagalog.
按水平分级的例句
Ang bahay niya ay malinis.
His/Her house is clean.
Simple declarative sentence.
Malinis ang damit ko.
My clothes are clean.
The adjective 'malinis' comes before the noun 'damit'.
Gusto ko ng malinis na kwarto.
I want a clean room.
'Na' connects the adjective to the noun.
Dapat laging malinis ang kamay.
Hands should always be clean.
'Dapat' means 'should'.
Ang plato ay malinis pagkatapos hugasan.
The plate is clean after washing.
'Pagkatapos' means 'after'.
Malinis ba ang tubig?
Is the water clean?
'Ba' indicates a question.
Sinisigurado niya na malinis ang opisina.
He/She makes sure the office is clean.
'Sinisigurado' means 'makes sure'.
Kahit maliit, malinis pa rin ang lugar.
Even if small, the place is still clean.
'Kahit' means 'even if' or 'although'.
Malinis ba ang iyong kwarto?
Is your room clean?
Interrogative sentence, 'ba' particle
Gusto ko ng malinis na tubig.
I want clean water.
'na' linker connecting adjective to noun
Ang damit niya ay malinis.
His/Her clothes are clean.
'ang' as a topic marker
Dapat panatilihing malinis ang paligid.
The surroundings should be kept clean.
'dapat' (should), 'panatilihin' (to keep)
Mas malinis ang bahay pagkatapos ng paglilinis.
The house is cleaner after cleaning.
'mas' for comparative
Sinigurado kong malinis ang mga plato.
I made sure the plates were clean.
'sinigurado' (made sure)
Kahit na malinis, kailangan pa rin hugasan.
Even if clean, it still needs to be washed.
'kahit na' (even if)
Ang malinis na hangin ay mahalaga sa kalusugan.
Clean air is important for health.
'mahalaga' (important), 'kalusugan' (health)
Ang kanyang malinis na pamumuhay ay nagpapakita ng kanyang disiplina at pagpapahalaga sa kalusugan, na nagdulot sa kanya ng mahabang buhay at walang sakit.
His clean living demonstrates his discipline and value for health, which led him to a long life and no sickness.
Here, 'malinis' modifies 'pamumuhay' (lifestyle), emphasizing a healthy and pure way of life. The sentence uses complex clauses to express cause and effect.
Sa gitna ng kaguluhan ng lipunan, nanatili siyang may malinis na konsensya, hindi kailanman nakikipagsabwatan sa katiwalian o pagpapabaya.
Amidst societal chaos, he remained with a clean conscience, never conspiring in corruption or neglect.
'Malinis' describes 'konsensya' (conscience), suggesting moral purity. The sentence uses 'nanatili' (remained) to convey a continuous state despite external pressures.
Ang malinis na hangin ng kabundukan ay nagbibigay ng kakaibang ginhawa sa mga taong gustong makatakas mula sa polusyon ng siyudad, na parang nagpapabago sa kanilang buong pagkatao.
The clean air of the mountains provides a unique comfort to people who want to escape from the city's pollution, as if renewing their entire being.
'Malinis' modifies 'hangin' (air). The sentence includes a simile ('parang nagpapabago') to vividly describe the effect of the clean air.
Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng malinis na puso sa harap ng Diyos, sapagkat ito ang nagiging batayan ng tunay na pananampalataya at pagmamahal sa kapwa, na siyang pinakamahalagang aral sa buhay.
Having a clean heart before God is important, because this becomes the basis of true faith and love for others, which is the most important lesson in life.
'Malinis' describes 'puso' (heart), used metaphorically to mean pure intentions. The sentence explains a profound spiritual concept with an abstract noun 'pananampalataya' (faith).
Ang isang malinis na rekord sa trabaho ay kailangan upang magkaroon ng promosyon at pagtitiwala mula sa mga nakakataas, na siyang daan patungo sa isang matagumpay na karera.
A clean work record is needed to have promotion and trust from superiors, which is the path towards a successful career.
'Malinis' modifies 'rekord' (record), implying an unblemished professional history. The sentence uses 'upang' (in order to) to indicate purpose and consequence.
Dapat tayong magkaroon ng malinis na intension sa bawat gawain na ating sinisimulan, upang maiwasan ang anumang hindi pagkakaintindihan o hidwaan sa huli.
We should have clean intentions in every task we start, to avoid any misunderstanding or conflict in the end.
'Malinis' describes 'intension' (intention), meaning pure or sincere motives. The sentence employs 'dapat tayong magkaroon' (we should have) to express a strong recommendation.
Ang malinis na tubig na dumadaloy mula sa bundok ay nagbibigay-buhay sa buong komunidad, na sumusuporta sa kanilang agrikultura at pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan, na kung saan ang lahat ay umaasa.
The clean water flowing from the mountain gives life to the entire community, supporting their agriculture and daily needs, on which everyone depends.
'Malinis' modifies 'tubig' (water). The sentence is complex, showing how the water sustains the community through multiple aspects like 'agrikultura' and 'pangangailangan'.
Bagamat madalas siyang napagkakamalan, palagi niyang pinaninindigan na ang kanyang layunin ay malinis at walang anumang masamang hangarin, na nagpapahayag ng kanyang integridad.
Although he is often misunderstood, he always maintains that his purpose is clean and without any bad intentions, which expresses his integrity.
'Malinis' describes 'layunin' (purpose), implying purity of motive. The sentence uses 'bagamat' (although) to introduce a contrasting idea and 'pinaninindigan' (maintains) to show resolve.
Malinis ang hangarin niya sa pagtulong, kaya't marami ang sumusuporta sa kanyang mga proyekto.
His intentions in helping are clean, that's why many support his projects.
Describes pure intentions, not physical cleanliness.
Kailangang maging malinis ang rekord ng isang pulitiko upang pagkatiwalaan ng taumbayan.
A politician's record needs to be clean so that the people will trust them.
Refers to an unblemished record or reputation.
Ang kanyang pamamaraan ng paglutas ng problema ay malinis, walang kinikilingan at patas para sa lahat.
Her method of solving the problem is clean, unbiased and fair for everyone.
Implies a straightforward, ethical, and impartial approach.
Gusto kong malinis ang pangalan ng aming pamilya mula sa iskandalong iyon.
I want our family's name to be clean from that scandal.
Used idiomatically to mean clearing one's reputation.
Naging malinis ang operasyon ng militar, walang sibilyang nadamay sa bakbakan.
The military operation was clean, no civilians were harmed in the conflict.
Denotes an operation executed without collateral damage or unintended consequences.
Ang pinansyal na transaksyon ay malinis, walang bahid ng katiwalian na natuklasan.
The financial transaction was clean, no trace of corruption was discovered.
Indicates transparency and absence of illegal or unethical practices.
Sa kabila ng matinding kompetisyon, napanatili niyang malinis ang kanyang reputasyon sa industriya.
Despite fierce competition, he maintained his clean reputation in the industry.
Refers to an untarnished reputation amidst challenges.
Mahalaga ang malinis na hangin at tubig para sa kalusugan ng bawat mamamayan.
Clean air and water are important for the health of every citizen.
Used in a literal sense to describe environmental purity, but in a C2 context, it implies a broader societal impact.
容易混淆的词
Pure, often in a moral or conceptual sense, not typically for physical cleanliness.
Neat, orderly, organized, referring to arrangement rather than the absence of dirt.
Pure, but more often in the context of ingredients or substances, e.g., 'puro ginto' (pure gold).
容易混淆
Often confused with similar-sounding words or words with related meanings like 'dalisay' (pure) or 'maayos' (orderly). Learners might struggle to differentiate when to use 'malinis' specifically for cleanliness versus general tidiness or purity.
Malinis specifically refers to physical cleanliness, the absence of dirt, grime, or stains. Dalisay implies moral or conceptual purity, while maayos refers to being neat, organized, or in good order.
Malinis ang bahay pagkatapos ng paglilinis. (The house is clean after cleaning.)
As a root word, 'linis' can be confusing because it forms the basis for various words related to cleaning, and its standalone use can be less common or have different nuances than the derived forms.
While 'linis' is the root, 'malinis' is the adjective for 'clean,' 'nilinis' is the past tense verb 'cleaned,' and 'maglinis' is the verb 'to clean.' 'Linis' itself might be used in a more informal context or as part of compound words.
May linis sa loob ng kotse. (There is cleanliness/it's clean inside the car.)
This is the past tense of 'to clean,' and learners might confuse it with the present tense or the adjective 'malinis.' The prefixes and suffixes can be tricky.
'Nilinis' is a verb in the past tense, meaning 'cleaned.' 'Malinis' is an adjective meaning 'clean.'
Nilinis niya ang kwarto kahapon. (He/she cleaned the room yesterday.)
This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to clean.' Learners might confuse it with other verb forms or the adjective.
'Maglinis' means 'to clean' (the act of cleaning). 'Malinis' is the state of being clean.
Kailangan nating maglinis ng kusina. (We need to clean the kitchen.)
This is the noun form, meaning 'cleanliness.' Learners might confuse it with the adjective or the verb forms.
'Kalinisan' refers to the state or quality of being clean (a noun). 'Malinis' is the adjective 'clean.'
Mahalaga ang kalinisan sa kalusugan. (Cleanliness is important for health.)
在生活中练习
真实语境
Describing a clean house or room.
- Ang bahay ay malinis.
- Malinis ang kwarto ko.
- Kailangan nating panatilihing malinis ang bahay.
Talking about personal hygiene.
- Mahalaga ang malinis na katawan.
- Palaging maghugas ng kamay para malinis.
- Gawin itong ugali na maging malinis.
Referring to clean food or water.
- Siguraduhin na malinis ang tubig inumin.
- Masarap ang malinis na pagkain.
- Dapat malinis ang pinagkukuhanan ng pagkain.
Discussing a clean environment or surroundings.
- Panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran.
- Gusto ko ng malinis na hangin.
- Malinis na kalsada ang gusto natin.
Speaking about clean clothes.
- Malinis ang aking damit.
- Kailangan kong magsuot ng malinis na damit.
- Laging labhan ang damit para malinis.
对话开场白
"Malinis ba ang bahay mo ngayon?"
"Anong ginagawa mo para panatilihing malinis ang iyong lugar?"
"Sa tingin mo, mahalaga ba ang pagkakaroon ng malinis na kapaligiran?"
"Mas gusto mo ba ang malinis na pagkain o hindi gaanong malinis?"
"Paano mo masasabing malinis ang isang tao?"
日记主题
Isulat ang tatlong bagay na ginagawa mo araw-araw para panatilihing malinis ang iyong sarili.
Ilarawan ang isang lugar na nakita mo na napakalinis. Ano ang pakiramdam mo doon?
Ano ang masasabi mo sa mga taong hindi nagpapanatili ng malinis na kapaligiran?
Kung ikaw ang may-ari ng isang restaurant, paano mo sisiguraduhin na malinis ang lahat?
Isipin ang isang pagkakataon na napakalinis ng isang bagay na nakakita ka. Ano iyon at bakit ito tumatak sa iyo?
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The house is clean now.
His room is cleaner than mine.
Make sure your hands are clean before eating.
Read this aloud:
Dapat panatilihing malinis ang paligid para maiwasan ang sakit.
Focus: ma-na-ti-li-hing, ma-li-nis, pa-li-gid, ma-i-wa-san
你说的：
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Ang tubig sa ilog ay hindi na malinis gaya ng dati.
Focus: tu-big, i-log, hin-di, ma-li-nis, ga-ya, da-ti
你说的：
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Kung gusto mong malinis ang iyong konsensya, magpakatotoo ka.
Focus: gus-to, ma-li-nis, kon-syen-sya, mag-pa-ka-to-to-o
你说的：
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This sentence means 'We need to keep our surroundings clean so that we always stay healthy.' The correct order emphasizes the necessity ('Kailangan') and the purpose ('upang').
This sentence translates to 'Her kitchen is always clean, that's why her cooking is delicious.' The logical flow establishes the cleanliness of the kitchen as the reason for the good cooking.
This means 'You should keep your hands clean before eating and after using the restroom.' The sentence emphasizes the importance of hygiene before and after specific actions.
Piliin ang pinakamahusay na salita na naglalarawan sa isang lugar na walang bahid ng dumi o kalat.
Ang 'malinis' ay nangangahulugang walang dumi o kalat, na perpektong tugma sa paglalarawan.
Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangungusap ang gumagamit ng salitang 'malinis' sa pinakatumpak na paraan, na tumutukoy sa kalinisan ng isang bagay?
Bagama't ang 'malinis' ay maaaring gamitin sa iba't ibang konteksto, ang paggamit nito para sa tubig ay direktang tumutukoy sa kalinisan ng isang pisikal na bagay.
Anong salita ang kasalungat ng 'malinis' kung ang tinutukoy ay ang kawalan ng kaayusan?
Kung ang 'malinis' ay tumutukoy sa kaayusan, ang 'makalat' (messy/disorderly) ang direktang kasalungat nito sa kontekstong iyon.
Ang pangungusap na 'Malinis ang kanyang konsensya' ay nangangahulugang wala siyang kasalanan o pagkakamaling ginawa.
Sa konteksto ng konsensya, ang 'malinis' ay tumutukoy sa pagiging walang sala o walang pinagsisisihan.
Kung sinabing 'malinis ang hangin', nangangahulugan itong walang amoy ang hangin.
Ang 'malinis ang hangin' ay tumutukoy sa kawalan ng polusyon o dumi sa hangin, hindi sa kawalan ng amoy.
Ang paggamit ng 'malinis' upang ilarawan ang isang tao ay maaaring tumukoy sa kanyang integridad at pagiging matuwid.
Ang 'malinis' ay madalas gamitin bilang metapora upang ilarawan ang moral na kalinisan at integridad ng isang tao.
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