Hamok (en. Shelter)
/ˈhamok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of home or shelter that can typically be made from natural materials.
They set up a hammock in the middle of the forest to rest.
Naglatag sila ng hamok sa gitna ng kagubatan upang magpahinga.
The feeling of balance or harmony.
The harmony of their relationship allowed them to succeed.
Ang hamok ng kanilang relasyon ay nagbigay-daan sa kanila na magtagumpay.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sleep in a hammock
sleep or rest in a shelter
matulog sa hamok
Related Words
hammock user
A person who advocates or uses a hammock.
taga-hamak
Slang Meanings
Dangerous or threatening situation
I was standing at the edge of the cliff, feeling the hamok around me.
Nakatayo ako sa dulo ng bangin, ramdam ko ang hamok sa paligid.
Trial or hardship being experienced
Life is full of hamok sometimes, but we just have to fight on.
Ang buhay ay puno ng hamok minsan, pero dapat lang talagang lumaban.
Gamble or risk being taken
He invested a lot in the business, ready for that hamok!
Nag-invest siya ng malaki sa negosyo, ready na sa hamok niyan!