Dampi (en. Touch)
dampí
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A national type of touch or slight involvement.
He felt the touch of the wind on his face.
Naramdaman niya ang dampi ng hangin sa kanyang mukha.
The sharing of anything related to touching.
The touch of the rain gives a refreshing feeling.
Ang dampi ng ulan ay nagbibigay ng malamig na pakiramdam.
verb
The action of touching or brushing.
Sometimes the touch of her hand brings comfort.
Minsan ang dampi ng kanyang kamay ay nagdudulot ng kapanatagan.
Etymology
from the word 'dampian' meaning to touch or to brush against.
Common Phrases and Expressions
touch of water
the slight conditioning caused by water.
dampi ng tubig
Related Words
to touch
The act of touching or brushing against something.
dampian
grass
A plant that often grows on the ground.
damo
Slang Meanings
tight hug
It felt great to have the 'dampi' from my friends when they surprised me.
Ang sarap sa 'dampi' ng friends ko noong sinorpresa nila ako.
quick catch or grab
'Just a 'dampi', but he brought a huge gift!'
'Dampi' lang, pero nagdala siya ng malaking regalo!
easily entertaining
As long as he's around, the jokes are always 'dampi'.
Basta kasama siya, laging 'dampi' ang mga biruan.