Filipino Word of the Day — 2nd of Mar, 2026
pawis
/PA-wis/ • noun
sweat
pawis
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Examples
Nagtatrabaho ako kaya ako ay pawisan.
I am working, so I am sweaty.
Ang pawis ay tanda ng pagod.
Sweat is a sign of exhaustion.
Kailangan mong punasan ang pawis mo.
You need to wipe your sweat.
Synonyms
lawa
pawis ng katawan
Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe physical exertion or heat-related sweating.