Himasin (en. To touch gently)

/hiˈmasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a gentle touch on something or someone.

Gently touch her back to help her relax.

Himasin mo ang kanyang likod para ma-relax siya.

To make contact or touch with hands.

Touch the cat's head to comfort it.

Himasin mo ang ulo ng pusa upang maginhawahan ito.

To make interactions calm and gentle.

Gently touch the water to avoid waves.

Himasin ang tubig upang hindi mag-alon.

from the word 'himas' meaning 'to lightly touch or stroke' or 'to make contact with something'

touch the heart

to provide emotional support or understanding.

himasin ang puso

touch the memories

to reminisce past experiences.

himasin ang mga alaala

stroke

An act of gentle touching.

himas

fabric

Surface clothing that can be touched.

damit

Touch gently, usually on sensitive parts of the body.

Can you massage my back, it's hurting.

Himasin mo nga yung likod ko, masakit eh.

To touch upon deeper topics or stories.

Why touch on social issues if there are no solutions?

Bakit himasin ang mga isyu sa lipunan kung wala namang solusyon?