Ditama (en. Hit)

/diˈtama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The physical effect when one thing strikes another.
He felt the hit on his arm when the ball fell.
Naramdaman niya ang ditama sa kanyang braso nang bumagsak ang bola.
An instance when a child or person is touched or harmed by something.
The hit from the sharp object caused pain.
Ang ditama mula sa matulis na bagay ay nagdulot ng sakit.
The experience of being struck, running, or injuring due to an accident.
The hit on his leg was from the broken glass.
Ang ditama sa kanyang binti ay mula sa pagkakabasag ng salamin.
verb
The act of hitting or coming into contact with something or someone.
We should be careful not to hit others.
Dapat tayong mag-ingat upang hindi ditamain ang iba.
A way of expressing physical interaction.
Their eyes hit for the first time.
Nagditama ang kanilang mga mata sa unang pagkakataon.

Etymology

From the word 'tama' which means 'correct' or 'thought to be right'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The hit is intentionally painful.
The occurrence of a wound or injury from a hit always brings pain.
Ang ditama ay sadyang masakit.

Related Words

hitting
The action of hitting or throwing something.
pagtama
strike
A forceful hit or blow.
salpok

Slang Meanings

That's enough, let's not continue.
Right? Let's just face it, let's be honest.
Diba? Ditama na natin 'to, magpakatotoo na tayo.
Exactly, we're already talking.
That's right, because she's already there.
Ditama, kasi nandiyan na siya.