Gumamas (en. Grasping)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of taking or holding something with the hand.

He is grasping an apple from the tree.

Gumamas siya ng mansanas mula sa puno.

The act of holding or gripping something tightly.

She was nervous while grasping the door handle.

Kinakabahan siya habang gumamas sa hawakan ng pinto.

The effort to reach something.

He is grasping for sugar from the top shelf.

Gumamas siya ng asukal mula sa itaas na istante.

grasping at opportunities

seizing opportunities with effort

gumamas ng pagkakataon

grip

the act of having control or support over something

hawak

seize

the swift and forceful taking or holding of something

sunggaban

Moving or being around.

Wow, there are so many people hanging around the plaza! It's like a festival.

Grabe, ang daming gumamas sa plaza! Para bang fiesta.

Walking or roaming around.

Let's go out and hang around, the weather is nice!

Tara na't gumamas sa labas, ganda ng panahon!

Socializing with people.

He said he just wants to hang around and chat.

Sabi niya, gusto lang daw niyang gumamas at makipag-chikahan.