Magkuyom (en. To clench)

/magˈku.jom/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of bringing together fingers or hands, usually done to hold or grip something.

Clench your hands when you are excited.

Magkuyom ka ng iyong mga kamay kapag sabik ka.

The action of gripping something tighter.

Clench the bike handle tighter so you don't slip.

Magkuyom ka nang mas mahigpit sa hawakan ng bisikleta para hindi ka madulas.

Closing the hand in a position where the fingers wrap around something.

When you're angry, you often clench your fist.

Kapag nagagalit ka, madalas kang magkuyom ng iyong kamay.

to join hands

Bringing hands together as a symbol of unity or assistance.

magkuyom ng kamay

kuyom

A term that also refers to the action of clenching fingers.

kuyom

Companion or friend

Of course, let's hang out later at the restaurant, I'm inviting some friends.

Siyempre, magkuyom tayo mamaya sa kainan, nag-aanyaya ako ng mga kasama.

Company in joy

Let's go together to the concert, it's more fun with company.

Magkuyom tayo sa concert, mas masaya 'pag may kasama.

Togetherness or companionship

We need to team up for this project.

Kailangan natin magkuyom para sa project na ito.