Dumamba (en. To embrace)

/dumˈamba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of greeting or hugging a person or thing.

He embraced his friend when he saw him on the street.

Dumamba siya sa kanyang kaibigan nang makita siya sa kalsada.

The act of approaching a person being sought or recognized.

He embraced his family upon returning from abroad.

Dumamba siya sa kanyang pamilya nang umuwi mula sa ibang bansa.

The act of receiving or pouring out love.

She hugged her pet that she called by name.

Dumamba siya sa kanyang alaga na tinawag niya sa pangalan.

From the root word 'mamba' meaning to meet or to adhere.

to embrace tightly

Embracing vigorously or joyfully.

dumamba ng mahigpit

hug

An act of holding or enclosing a person typically done as a show of affection.

yakap

welcome

The act of arriving or facing a person or thing.

salubong

hang out or chill with friends

Let's hang out at the corner later and just chill.

Dumamba tayo sa kanto mamaya at mag-chill.

to hang out outside, often among those who love sports or games

The kids hang out at the basketball court every afternoon.

Ang mga bata ay nag-dumamba sa basketball court tuwing hapon.

to recharge or take a break from work

I need to take a quick break before going back to the office.

Kailangan kong dumamba nang saglit bago bumalik sa opisina.