Kumaway (en. Wave)
/kuma.way/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of raising and lowering the hand or arm as a sign of greeting or attracting attention.
He waved to his friends from afar.
Kumaway siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan mula sa malayo.
The movement of the hand to express a feeling, usually in a similar context.
She waved as a sign of recognition to her teacher.
Kumaway siya bilang tanda ng pagkilala sa kanyang guro.
Etymology
root word: 'kaway'
Common Phrases and Expressions
wave at the camera
Make a hand gesture towards the camera as part of taking a photo or video.
kumaway sa camera
Related Words
wave
A hand movement often used as a greeting or expression.
kaway
Slang Meanings
greeting or signaling
He waved at me from afar, as if saying 'hello'!
Kumaway siya sa akin mula sa malayo, parang sinasabi na 'kamusta'!
saying goodbye
He waved before leaving, so I knew he was saying goodbye.
Kumaway siya bago umalis, kaya alam kong nagpaalam na siya.
attention or notice
By waving like that, it seemed like he wanted to get my attention.
Sa ginawa niyang pag-kumaway, parang gusto niyang makuha ang pansin ko.