Lamukutin (en. To cradle)

/la-mu-kut-in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of embracing or holding something in a warm or careful manner.

The mother always cradles her child to calm him.

Laging lamukutin ng ina ang kanyang anak upang siyan'y mapanatag.

A way of caring through holding for a long time or building a connection.

We must cradle babies to let them know they are important.

Dapat nating lamukutin ang mga sanggol upang malaman nilang sila'y mahalaga.

To be careful while giving attention or support to a person or thing.

He needs to cradle his project to achieve success.

Kailangan lamukutin niya ang kanyang proyekto upang makamit ang tagumpay.

From the root word 'lamukot' which means to move the body for nurturing or other significance to occur.

cradle the baby

Caring for a baby in a loving manner.

lamukutin ang bata

lamukot

Root word meaning to nurture or fill with love.

lamukot

To crowd a lot of people or things.

There are so many lamukutin in class, it feels so cramped!

Ang daming lamukutin sa klase, parang di na maalis!

Busy with a lot of tasks or responsibilities.

I have no time because I'm so busy with lamukutin at work.

Wala na akong oras kasi ang daming lamukutin sa trabaho.

Giving too much help.

Her lamukutin nature is consuming all my time.

Kaka-lamukutin niya sa akin, inuubos na ang oras ko.