hugas

Hugas is a Filipino term that refers to the act of washing or cleaning. As a noun, it denotes the process of washing, such as washing hands, dishes, or clothes. The phrase "hugas kamay" denotes handwashing, a routine hygiene practice, while "hugas ng pinggan" means washing dishes, and "pag-hugas ng damit" refers to washing clothes. The word is widely used in Tagalog and other Philippine languages to describe cleaning activities.

As a verb, the root hugás appears in common verb forms such as maghugas (to wash) and naghuhugas (is washing). In everyday speech, people say "Maghugas ka ng kamay" or "Naghuhugas ako ng pinggan" to indicate the action.

In cultural and practical contexts, proper washing remains central to personal hygiene and domestic chores, with "hugas" appearing in education, households, and media. The term is considered a standard, everyday word rather than a formal term.

See also: Hygiene, Sanitation.