Habingkamay (en. Handmade)
/hɑ.bing.kɑ.mɑ.j/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object made by hand.
This handmade item was created by a local artisan.
Ang habingkamay na ito ay ginawa ng isang lokal na artisan.
Products or art created without the use of machines.
People today value handmade products more.
Mas pinahahalagahan ng mga tao ang habingkamay na mga produkto ngayon.
A process of making that uses traditional methods.
Handmade products are rich in culture and tradition.
Ang habingkamay ay mayaman sa kultura at tradisyon.
Etymology
Root word: 'habing' (from 'habi') and 'kamay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
handmade crafts
Items or products made by hand.
handmade crafts
handmade jewelry
Jewelry made by the artisan's hand.
habingkamay na alahas
Related Words
weave
The process of making fabric or other materials using thread.
habi
artisan
A person skilled in making handmade products.
artisan
Slang Meanings
Literally 'soft hands', but used for people who are too delicate or incapable in physical tasks.
He is soft-handed, he doesn't know how to lift heavy things.
Siya, habingkamay lang, hindi marunong magbuhat ng mabigat na bagay.
As a national slang, refers to people who are too much into self-care and uncomfortable with dirty work.
He does nothing but groom himself, really has that soft-handed vibe.
Wala na siyang ginawa kundi mag-ayos, talagang habingkamay ang dating.