Kalambaan (en. Caress)
/ka.lam.baan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of touch or movement that is gentle and loving.
The mother's caress gives the child a sense of security.
Ang kalambaan ng ina ay nagbibigay sa bata ng pakiramdam ng seguridad.
Expression of love through physical touch.
The caress between the couple shows their love for each other.
Ang kalambaan sa pagitan ng mag-asawa ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pagmamahalan.
The act of touching with love or care.
The caress of her friend brightens her day.
Ang kalambaan ng kanyang kaibigan ay nagbibigay liwanag sa kanyang araw.
Etymology
root word 'lambing' meaning love or affection
Common Phrases and Expressions
caress of the heart
A deep love or connection between two people.
kalambaan ng puso
with affection
Showing love or care to others.
may kalambaan
Related Words
affection
A natural behavior of showing love or tenderness.
lambing
Slang Meanings
A term for talking or calling attention to someone else.
Of course, you can't avoid the chitchat with friends when you hang out.
Siyempre, di mo maiiwasan ang kalambaan sa mga kaibigan kapag nagkikita-kita.
Conversation or gossip that's usually entertaining.
We had so much fun with our banter in the park earlier.
Sobrang saya ng kalambaan namin sa park kanina.
Banter or casual talk that comes from being relaxed.
The banter between me and Marco was so fun, it felt like we had no problems!
Yung kalambaan namin ni Marco, kaya ang saya, parang walang problema!