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    Maglamas (en. To squeeze)

    ma-glá-mas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The use of hands to squeeze a small or soft object.
    Squeeze the fruits to see if they are ripe.
    Maglamas ka ng mga prutas upang malaman kung ito ay hinog na.
    Expressing emotions through the physical act of squeezing.
    You need to squeeze gently when taking care of children.
    Kailangan maglamas ng malumanay kapag nag-aalaga ng mga bata.
    To crowd things into a tight space.
    They were forced to squeeze clothes into a small bag.
    Napilitan silang maglamas ng mga damit sa maliit na bag.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'lamas' which means to squeeze or to press.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gather flowers
    To pick or collect flowers carefully.
    maglamas ng bulaklak

    Related Words

    squeeze
    The action of pressing or manipulating an object.
    lamas
    squeeze
    The action of squeezing aiming to extract the content inside an object.
    pisil

    Slang Meanings

    to act like a bad boy or bad girl
    Doesn't want to study anymore, says he's just going to act up.
    Ayaw na lang mag-aral, maglamas na lang daw siya.
    to have fun or party
    Come on, let's go party at the club later!
    Tara, maglamas tayo sa club mamaya!
    to be rebellious or go against the rules
    He joined a group of friends who love to rebel against their parents.
    Sumali siya sa mga barkada na mahilig maglamas laban sa mga magulang.