Kumirot (en. Pinch)

ku-mi-rot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that shows the act of pinching something.
He pinched the painful part of his body.
Kumirot siya ng masakit na bahagi ng kanyang katawan.
The act of touching the skin of a person or animal with fingers.
The cat pinched me when I touched it.
Kumirot ang pusa nang mahawakan ko ito.
Performing a movement that causes pain or discomfort to someone.
His heart pinched with his worries.
Kumirot ang kanyang puso sa kanyang mga alalahanin.

Etymology

Related to the behavior of being in a difficult or pressured situation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the heart pinches
Feeling intense emotional pain or anguish.
kumirot ang puso

Related Words

pain
The pain felt in a specific part of the body.
kirot
to hurt
An act that attempts to inflict physical pain.
mang-aki

Slang Meanings

Painful feeling or pain
My back hurt when I suddenly sat in the wrong position.
Kumirot ang likod ko nang bigla akong umupo sa maling posisyon.
A painful emotion or situation
My heart ached when I saw that she was sad.
Kumirot ang puso ko nang makita kong malungkot siya.
The sudden onset of pain
My stomach hurt when I went to the buffet.
Kumirot ang tiyan ko nang pumunta ako sa buffet.