What Is Tawas In English? (Answer)
TAWAS IN ENGLISH – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to take a look at the word “Tawas” and its translations into English based on context.
Tawas is a rock-like compound that is used to treat body odor. Unlike conventional commercial body odor offerings, tawas is sold as a hard solid. Sometimes, it is also pulverized into fine particles.
In English, it is called “Alum” which refers to a chemical compound “potassium aluminum sulfate”. Moreover, aside from being used as a deodorant, Tawas is also utilized when doing laundry.
Additionally, Tawas was also present in the Philippines’ culture. As such, it has been used by Filipino folk healers to make a sign of a cross on a person’s forehead.
This signifies that the victim has been under the spell of a mangkukulam or witch or a duwende or any supernatural force with evil intentions. Furthermore, the treatment has been called “pagtatawas”.
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