Kamantigi (en. Guitar stroke)
/ka.man.ti.ɡi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of playing the guitar where fingers are used to pluck.
A skilled stroke gives a beautiful sound to the guitar.
Ang mahusay na kamantigi ay nagbibigay ng magandang tunog sa gitara.
Also refers to the style or technique of playing a musical instrument.
Many styles of strokes will be chosen by musicians.
Maraming istilo ng kamantigi ang pipiliin ng mga musikero.
Etymology
Spanish word 'guitarra' referring to a way of playing an instrument.
Common Phrases and Expressions
finger stroke
Tapping or plucking using fingers on the guitar.
kamantigi ng daliri
Related Words
guitar
A type of musical instrument with six strings.
gitara
Slang Meanings
Naughty or mischievous
Kids really have a lot of naughty things they do at school!
Ang mga bata talaga, ang dami nilang kamantigi na ginagawa sa paaralan!
To tease or mess around with someone
Don't mess with me, I'm serious right now!
Huwag mo akong kamantigin, seryoso ako ngayon!
Being playful or flirtatious
Your smile is so beautiful, it's like you're just being playful!
Ang ganda ng ngiti mo, parang kamantigi ka lang!