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    Dumamay (en. To possess)

    /duˈma.ma.j/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Having something.
    He has accumulated much wealth in his life.
    Siya ay dumamay ng maraming kayamanan sa kanyang buhay.
    Having rights or authority over something.
    He exercised his rights as a citizen.
    Dumamay siya sa kanyang mga karapatan bilang isang mamamayan.
    Having a relationship or connection that binds a person and thing.
    He reached out to his friends, especially in times of need.
    Dumamay siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan, lalo na sa oras ng pangangailangan.

    Etymology

    Dumamay derives from the root word 'may', meaning possession or ownership.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get involved in a problem
    To participate or intervene in an issue or situation.
    dumamay sa problema
    to seize opportunities
    To take or achieve opportunities or possibilities.
    dumamay ng mga pagkakataon

    Related Words

    may
    Indicates possession or ownership.
    may

    Slang Meanings

    Hanging out or mingling with friends.
    We are hanging out with the crew for a drinking session tonight.
    Dumamay kami sa mga tropa sa isang inuman ngayong gabi.
    To join or participate in an activity or event.
    He agreed to join the outing of the gang.
    Pumayag siyang dumamay sa galaan ng barkada.
    To chat or converse with others.
    I just joined their conversation about the latest gossip.
    Dumamay lang ako sa usapan nila tungkol sa bagong tsismis.