Pamatak (en. Touch)

/pamaˈtak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of forgetting or sensing through sight.
This touch made me deeply reflect.
Ang pamatak na ito ay nagdulot ng napakalalim na pagninilay sa akin.
The feelings caused by touching or coming into contact with an object.
The touch of his hand brought me peace.
Ang pamatak ng kanyang kamay ay nagbigay ng katahimikan sa akin.

Etymology

From the root word 'mata' meaning to look or to see.

Common Phrases and Expressions

touch of rain
Feeling caused by getting wet from the rain.
pamatak ng ulan

Related Words

caress
A gentle touch coming from the hand or body.
haplos
coldness
A state of feeling often associated with the touch of a cold object.
lamig

Slang Meanings

acceptance or joining a group
He's so joyful in joining the group, it's like he's instantly one of us!
Sobrang saya ng pamatak niya sa barkada, parang instant na kasama na siya!
to pass or transfer something
Come on, let's go and pass the stuff to Juan!
Tara na, pamatak na tayo kay Juan ng mga gamit!