Pakikikamay (en. Grasping)

/pakiːkikəˈmɑj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of using the hands to grasp or control something.

His grasping of the ball was quick and precise.

Ang pakikikamay niya sa bola ay mabilis at tiyak.

The ability to hold or interact using the hands.

The child's grasp on the toys shows her interest.

Ang pakikikamay ng bata sa mga laruan ay nagpapakita ng kanyang interes.

A form of interaction where the hands are primarily used.

The grasping in writing is important for students.

Ang pakikikamay sa pagsusulat ay mahalaga para sa mga estudyante.

Derived from the word 'kikamay' meaning 'to work using the hands'.

use of hands

Activating the hands in a specific task.

paggamit ng kamay

vigorous

Showing vigorous use of hands in activities.

masigla

proficiency

The level of skill in grasping.

kahusayan

helping or participating in a situation

Sure, let's just help out at the event later.

Sige, pakikikamay na lang tayo sa event mamaya.

gossiping or having fun with friends

Let's just hang out here and chat.

Dito lang tayo, mag-pakikikamay at magkwentuhan.

balancing various tasks or activities

Let's help each other with the school tasks.

Mag-pakikikamay tayo sa mga task sa school.