Ikamot (en. To scratch)

ika-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the act of scratching a part of the body to relieve itching.
Scratch your back if it itches.
Ikamot mo ang iyong likod kung ito ay nangangati.
Performing an action aimed to alleviate discomfort or itching on the skin.
Scratch your foot because it hurts.
Ikamot mo ang paa mo dahil masakit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just scratch it.
A command to perform the action of scratching.
Ikamot mo na lang.

Related Words

kamot
The stem word for 'ikamot', also referring to the act of scratching.
kamot
pangangalit
A condition that prompts scratching due to itching.
pangangalit

Slang Meanings

To give in
You really need to give in to that, you have no other choice.
Kailangan mo na talagang ikamot 'yan, wala ka nang ibang choice.
To go back home to the Philippines
Sometimes there are so many problems, it's like I'm heading back to the Philippines.
Minsan ang dami ng problema, para akong ikamot sa 'Pinas.
To find a solution
Just deal with your problem so we can find a solution.
I-kamot mo na lang 'yang problema mo para makahanap tayo ng solusyon.