Pagdantay (en. Touch)

/pagˈdantaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of touching or pressing on an object or person.
His touch on her arm gave her confidence.
Ang pagdantay niya sa kanyang braso ay nagbigay sa kanya ng tiwala.
A method of interaction through physical contact.
Touch is often used to show love.
Madalas na ginagamit ang pagdantay upang ipakita ang pagmamahal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

touch of the hand
holding or touching with the hand.
pagdantay ng kamay

Related Words

touch
A gentle touch used to express feelings.
dampi
hold
The action of holding an object or person.
hawakan

Slang Meanings

Hanging out
Join us for hanging out later in front of the mall.
Sama ka sa amin sa pagdantay mamaya sa harap ng mall.
Just chilling
I just need to chill right now, I'm so tired.
Kailangan ko ng pagdantay lang ngayon, sobrang pagod na ako.
Just hanging out aimlessly
I don't want to just hang out without direction, I want to have a plan.
Ayaw ko na ng pagdantay na walang direksyon, gusto ko may plano.