Magkamay (en. To hug each other)

mag-ka-mai

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of having physical contact with each other.

They hugged each other as a sign of friendship.

Sila ay nagkamay bilang tanda ng pagkakaibigan.

The act of embracing or meeting with someone.

When there is a joyful occasion, it is only right to hug each other.

Kapag may masayang pagkakataon, marapat lamang na magkamay tayo.

Originates from the root word 'kamay' with the prefix 'mag-' indicating a relationship.

They hugged each other.

They embraced each other.

Nagkamay sila

hand

The part of the body used for movement and holding.

kamay

to embrace

A behavior of hugging another person, often serving as a sign of love or friendship.

yayakap

Let's not interfere, let's help each other.

Let's work together on this project to speed things up.

Magkamay na tayo sa project na 'to, para maging mabilis.

To get along or be in a relationship.

Why do you and Alex seem like you're close? You two are so sweet!

Bakit parang magkamay na kayo ni Alex? Ang sweet niyo!

To help each other with something.

I hope we can work together in taking care of the animals here.

Sana magkamay tayo sa pag-aalaga ng mga hayop dito.