Kumalmot (en. To calm)

ku-mal-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes a transition from a state of remembering or allowing.
You should calm down if you want to achieve peace.
Kumalmot ka na dapat kung gusto mong makamit ang kapayapaan.
An act that colors an emotion or feeling.
People calmed down with her gentle voice.
Ang mga tao ay kumalmot sa kanyang malambing na boses.

Etymology

Root word: 'kalmot' with the verb 'kumalma' meaning to calm or soothe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm down now
a phrase to tell someone to calm down
kumalma ka na

Related Words

scratch
An action of gripping or picking, often associated with animals.
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Slang Meanings

a noisy or attention-seeking person
Marco's kumalmot at the party was so loud, it was like he was the host.
Ang lakas ng kumalmot ni Marco sa party, parang siya ang host.
a sycophant or cowardly person
He didn't kumalmot, so he couldn't get in with the cool group.
Hindi siya kumalmot, kaya hindi siya nakapasok sa grupo ng mga cool.
a pretentious or snobbish person
Lisa seems to kumalmot, pretending to be wealthy but she really isn't.
Parang kumalmot si Lisa, nagpapanggap siyang sosyal pero wala naman talagang yaman.