Filipino · Adjectives

malinis

Clean

Beginneradjective

Definition

Free from dirt.

Example

Malinis na ang kuwarto.

The room is clean now.

Etymology

'Malinis' comes from the root 'linis', meaning 'clean' or 'neat'. The term has evolved within the context of cleanliness in both physical and moral senses.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both spoken and written contexts, often in formal situations concerning hygiene or organization. It is universally understood across the Philippines.

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