Kamao (en. Fist)

ka-ma-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of hand that is clenched, where the fingers are closed and the palm is facing.

He hit the door with his fist.

Binangga niya ang pintuan gamit ang kanyang kamao.

Refers to the action of punching or grabbing attention using the fist.

He gave a warning with his fist.

Nagbigay siya ng babala gamit ang kanyang kamao.

fist of justice

Advocacy for justice with strength.

kamao ng hustisya

punch

An action using a fist to strike or hurt.

suntok

fight

A situation involving a physical confrontation.

laban

skilled; expert at something

You're so good at basketball, it's like you're a pro!

Ang galing mo naman sa basketball, parang kamao ka na!

able to knock down; strong

My friend's a heavyweight; he can eat twice as much!

Ang kamao ng kaibigan ko, kaya niyang kananin ng dalawang beses!

encouraging to study or practice

He said, if you really want to improve, you need to practice like a champ!

Sabi niya, kung gusto mo talagang gumaling, kailangan mong kamao like a champ!