Magakma (en. To embrace)
/maˈgak.ma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of hugging or touching a person or object.
I want to embrace my child after their studies.
Nais kong magakma ang aking anak matapos ang kanyang pag-aaral.
To care for or show understanding as if hugging.
In his call, his words may embrace what I am going through.
Sa kanyang tawag, maaaring magakma ang kanyang mga salita sa mga pinagdaraanan ko.
Combining emotional connection with another person.
His hugs seemed to embrace my heart.
Ang kanyang mga yakap ay tila nagakma sa aking puso.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's embrace
A form of invitation for a hug.
Magakma tayo
Related Words
hug
A wide and tight hold often used as a sign of love or friendship.
yakap
compassion
The act of relating or participating in the feelings of others.
damay
Slang Meanings
Together or living together as a couple.
I hope they finally get together and start a family.
Sana naman magakma na sila at magsimula na ng pamilya.
To be lovey-dovey or in love.
They look so happy, it's like they're always together in the love songs they sing.
Ang saya saya nila, parang magakma sila palagi sa mga kinakanta nilang love songs.