Paglalamas (en. Squeeze)

pag-la-la-mas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of squeezing or handling something, usually with the hands.
The squeezing of fruits is important to learn the proper freshness.
Ang paglalamas ng mga prutas ay mahalaga upang matutunan ang tamang pagka-fresh.
A technique used in massage or body treatment.
The therapist uses squeezing to relax the muscles.
Gumagamit ang therapist ng paglalamas upang ma-relax ang mga kalamnan.
The act of extracting or collecting liquid from something.
In washing clothes, squeezing helps remove excess water.
Sa paghuhugas ng damit, ang paglalamas ay nakakatulong sa pag-aalis ng labis na tubig.

Etymology

from the word 'lamas' meaning 'to touch' or 'to handle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squeezing fruits
the process of squeezing to extract fresh juice from fruits.
paglalamas ng mga prutas

Related Words

lamas
A root word referring to the word 'squeeze'.
lamas

Slang Meanings

touching or fondling someone else's body, often with malicious intent
You know how the boys are, sometimes they just want to touch their crush.
Yung mga tropa kasi, minsan gusto lang nilalanghap-lamasin yung crush nila.
to quickly reach or grab something
My friend said, 'Grab those chips here, quick!'
Sabi ng tropa, 'Lamasin mo yung chips dito, bilis!'