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    Magkakamay (en. To shake hands)

    /maɡkaˈkamaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform the action of touching hands.
    We will shake hands as a sign of friendship.
    Magkakamay tayo bilang tanda ng pagkakaibigan.
    A traditional way of greeting or showing respect.
    Before leaving, we will first shake hands with his family.
    Bago umalis, magkakamay muna kami ng kanyang pamilya.
    An action typically done during formal occasions.
    At ceremonies, guests often shake hands.
    Sa mga seremonya, madalas na magkakamay ang mga bisita.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'kamay' which means 'hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's shake hands!
    Come, let's touch hands.
    Magkakamay tayo!

    Related Words

    hand
    The part of the body used for holding or grasping.
    kamay

    Slang Meanings

    getting into squabbles
    Soon, the friends will get into squabbles over their gimmick!
    Malapit nang magkakamay ang mga kaibigan sa kanyang gimik!
    getting tangled up
    They might get tangled up while talking, it's so fun!
    Baka magkakamay na sila sa pagsasalita, sobrang saya!
    throwing shade at each other
    They are throwing shade at each other.
    Sila ay magkakamay na sa mga patutsada sa isa't isa.