Lamasin (en. To squeeze)

/la-ma-sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of squeezing or touching something.
Squeeze the fruit well before eating it.
Lamasan mo ng mabuti ang prutas bago ito kainin.
The action that creates a physical connection with an object or person.
He squeezed his girlfriend's hand as a sign of affection.
Naglamas siya ng kamay ng kanyang kasintahan bilang tanda ng pagmamahal.
A form of action where force is used to change the shape of an object.
He was overtaken by a friend who intended to wipe away the tear that fell from his eye.
Lampasan siya ng kanyang kasama na nagbabalak na lamasin ang luhang bumaba sa kanyang mata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the squeeze of friendship
A relationship full of love and support.
lamas ng pagkakaibigan

Related Words

squeeze
The root word meaning to squeeze or touch.
lamas

Slang Meanings

to become messy or damaged in something
The rain really messed up my car, I need to get it repaired.
Sobrang lamasin ng ulan yung sasakyan ko, kailangan ko na itong iparepare.
to cause trouble or do inappropriate things
When they messed up the party, all the food was gone and chaos ensued.
Nang lamasin nila yung party, naubos yung pagkain at nagkagulo lahat.
to eat many times or to devour
That buko pie is so good, keep munching on it until it's gone!
Ang sarap ng buko pie, lamasin mo ng lamasin hasta maubos!