Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Gatasgatas (en. Scratches)

    ga-tas-ga-tas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A mark or wound left on the skin from gripping or scraping.
    He has scratches on his arm from the thorns of the plant.
    May gatasgatas siya sa braso mula sa mga tinik ng halaman.
    A form of skin injury caused by a sharp object.
    The scratches cause itchiness and pain.
    Ang gatasgatas ay nagdudulot ng pangangati at sakit.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has scratches
    hurt or has a wound on the skin
    may gatasgatas

    Related Words

    laceration
    A type of wound that is deeper than a scratch.
    ngalim
    wounding
    The process of creating a wound or scratch.
    pagsugat

    Slang Meanings

    a scratch or slight wound on the skin, like a minor scrape
    Oh no, I have so many scratches on my arm from the brambles on the path.
    Naku, ang dami kong gatasgatas sa braso mula sa mga brambles sa daan.
    a small cut or bruise caused by breaking the skin
    That scratch, I didn't even notice I fell.
    Ayang gatasgatas na yan, di ko na namamalayan na nadapa ako.
    a wound caused by adventure or daring activities
    Those are just scratches from my explorations, I really enjoyed the hike!
    Gatasgatas lang yan sa mga explorations ko, natuwa naman ako sa hike!