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    Magkamutan (en. To scratch)

    /maɡkaˈmu.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action performed by a person or thing to alleviate itching or discomfort from the skin.
    He started to scratch because of the itch on his arm.
    Nagsimula siyang magkamutan dahil sa kati ng kanyang braso.
    The movement of the hand or fingers over the skin, usually as a reaction to irritation or necessity.
    Because of the mosquito, he scratched incessantly.
    Dahil sa lamok, siya'y nagkamutan na walang tigil.
    A natural reaction to any irritation felt on the skin.
    The animal scratched itself under the tree.
    Ang hayop ay nagkamutan sa ilalim ng puno.

    Etymology

    The term 'magkamutan' originates from the root word 'kamot' which means 'to scratch' or 'to perform an action with the hand or fingers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to scratch the back
    Scratching the back to alleviate itching.
    magkamutan sa likod
    they scratched each other
    They scratched their bodies as a reaction to itching.
    nagkamutan sila

    Related Words

    itching
    A skin condition that causes the sensation of itching.
    pangangati
    scratch
    The act of moving the hand or fingers on the skin to relieve itching.
    kamot

    Slang Meanings

    to 'gather' or get together
    Let's magkamutan in our project so we can fix everything.
    Kaya na magkamutan sa ating project, para maayos natin lahat.
    to 'collab' or collaborate
    Let's magkamutan in making content to make it more fun!
    Magkamutan tayo sa paggawa ng content para mas masaya!
    to 'team up' or work together
    The work will be faster if we magkamutan.
    Mas mabilis ang trabaho kung magkamutan tayo.