Humaplos (en. To caress)

hoo-mah-plos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that expresses touching or stroking a person or object.

He caressed her cheek as a sign of love.

Humaplos siya sa kanyang pisngi bilang tanda ng pagmamahal.

Touching the body with the intention of expressing feelings.

The mother caressed her child out of compassion.

Humaplos ang ina sa kanyang anak sa kanyang pagkaka-awa.

The act of touching, often with a gentle connotation.

He caressed his friend's back to show support.

Humaplos siya sa likod ng kanyang kaibigan upang ipakita ang suporta.

The word 'humaplos' comes from the root 'haplos' meaning 'caressing or touching gently'.

caress of love

expressing love through caress

humaplos ng pag-ibig

caress of joy

expressing happiness through physical touch

humaplos ng saya

stroke

A gentle touch or caress with affection.

haplos

feelings

Emotional reactions that can be expressed through touch.

mga damdamin

due to fear or surprise

He jumped when he saw the door suddenly open.

Humaplos siya nang makita niyang biglang bumukas ang pinto.

trembled due to emotion

I felt a rush when I saw my friends after a long time.

Humaplos ako nang makita ko ang mga kaibigan ko pagkatapos ng mahabang panahon.