Kumamay (en. To handle)

/kuˈmamaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action on any thing using the hand.

He handled many materials for his project.

Kumamay siya ng maraming materyales sa kanyang proyekto.

To care for or interact with a person in a certain way.

She handled the children at the daycare.

Kumamay siya sa mga bata sa daycare.

handle intensely

Holding and caring for a thing or person.

kumamay ng masinsinan

hand

Part of the body used to control and hold various objects.

kamay

sang low or quiet singing

It seemed like he was just kumamay earlier on stage, I couldn't hear him.

Parang kumamay lang siya kanina sa stage, hindi ko siya marinig.

to start or kick off

Come on, let's kumamay at the event so we won't be late.

O, kumamay na tayo sa event, para di tayo mahuli.

to beg or act weak

Don't kumamay to him; he has a hard heart!

Huwag kang kumamay sa kanya, matigas ang puso niyan!