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    Kinamas (en. Pressed)

    ki-ná-mas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of touching or pressing on an object.
    He pressed the surface of the table to see if it was wet.
    Kinamas niya ang ibabaw ng mesa upang malaman kung basa ito.
    The act of checking the quality or condition of something by touching.
    The technician pressed the machine to check for damage.
    Kinamas ng technician ang makina para suriin ang sira.
    The action of hitting or striking a secured object.
    He touched the wall to ensure it was sturdy.
    Kinamas niya ang pader upang masigurado kung ito ay matibay.

    Etymology

    originates from the root word 'kama' meaning 'to touch' or 'to press'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    touched by hand
    to touch using the hand
    kinamas ng kamay

    Related Words

    hold
    the act of grasping or gripping something.
    hawak
    touch
    the action of making contact or brushing against the surface of something.
    dampi

    Slang Meanings

    paid for someone's fare or transportation
    He paid for my fare to the mall because I had no money.
    Kinumasahe niya ako papunta sa mall dahil wala akong pera.
    took or claimed something
    He took my laptop, so I need to buy a new one.
    Kinamas niya ang laptop ko, kaya kailangan kong bumili ng bago.
    paid or settled
    My friend paid my debt to him.
    Kinamas ng barkada ko yung utang ko sa kanya.