Pamao (en. Fingers)

pah-mao

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the hand that has fingers.
The fingers are used to hold objects.
Ginagamit ang pamao sa paghawak ng mga bagay.
A part of the body used for grasping or holding.
His fingers are skilled in creating art.
Mahusay ang kanyang pamao sa paglikha ng sining.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pama' which refers to a method of handling or grasping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fingers of God
Expresses the power or presence of God.
Pamao ng Diyos

Related Words

hand
The part of the body that contains the fingers.
kamay

Slang Meanings

crazy person
That crazy kid seems out of his mind.
Ang pamaong bata na 'yon ay tila wala sa sarili.
troublesome
There he goes being troublesome again at school!
Ayun, nagpa-pamao na naman siya sa school!
rude
That's why he's crazy, he doesn't know how to respect!
Kaya pala siya pamao, hindi marunong gumalang!