Gaanngkamay (en. Light-handed)

/ga:ŋkamai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Being light in handling or action.
Because of her light hands, she did not hurt the bird while holding it.
Dahil sa kanyang gaanngkamay, hindi niya sinaktan ang ibon habang ito ay hinahawakan.
Ability to calm or manage situations that require careful handling.
Her light touch helped in taking care of the children.
Ang kanyang gaanngkamay ay nakatulong sa pag-aalaga sa mga bata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lightness of hands
To be careful and gentle in handling.
gaan ng kamay
hands that are light
Another way to say having light hands.
kamay na magaan

Related Words

caring
Refers to the ability to care for and nurture important things.
maalaga
thoughtful
Having concern or consideration for the welfare of others.
maalalahanin

Slang Meanings

as long as it's you, I'm okay
No matter what happens, we're just together (we'll stick together).
Kahit anong mangyari, gaanng kamay lang tayo.
family or squad goals
They are my gang (tight-knit group), always together.
Sila ang gaang kamay ko, laging magkakasama.
trust and loyalty
No one gets left behind, we all stick together.
Walang iwanan, gaanng kamay tayong lahat.