Kalmot (en. Scratch)

kal-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of wound caused by a sharp object or incident.

He got a scratch on his arm after being hit by a tree branch.

Nagkaroon siya ng kalmot sa kanyang braso matapos mahampas ng sanga ng puno.

An avoiding poke or movement that causes a wound.

Cats often leave scratches when they brush against a person.

Ang mga pusa ay madalas na nag-iiwan ng kalmot kapag sila'y dumadampi sa tao.

Scientific term for having a wound or scratch on the skin.

cat scratch

Scratch caused by a cat

kalmot ng pusa

scratch

A broader terminology for any wound or abrasion on the skin.

gasgas

story or gossip

They are making a scene at the corner, that's why there are a lot of whispers about them in the neighborhood.

Kumakalmot siya sa kanto, kaya tuloy ang dami nang parinig sa kanya sa barangay.

quick movement

Jake just scratched the floor, but so much chaos happened with them.

Kalmot lang si Jake sa sahig, pero ang dami ng nangyaring gulo sa kanila.

to scratch or pull

He scratched it like he just dragged his things.

Nagkalmot siya ng ganun, parang kinalmot na lang ang kanyang mga gamit.