Tamaan (en. Hit)

/ta ma ˈan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach or achieve something through physical means.
The ball hit his head.
Tinamaan ng bola ang kanyang ulo.
To cause an effect or damage.
The powerful wave hit the shore.
Ang malakas na daluyong ay tumama sa dalampasigan.
To collide with a person or object.
The vehicle was struck by lightning.
Ang sasakyan ay tinamaan ng kidlat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

struck by lightning
to be affected unexpectedly or with a severe effect
tamaan ng kidlat
hit by a finger
to experience an accident or injury
tamaan ng daliri

Related Words

right
The correct or proper answer to something.
tama
collision
The meeting or encounter of two things in a place.
pagsagupa

Slang Meanings

hit or touched
It's okay if I seem to hit you with what I'm saying.
Ayos lang na parang tamaan kita sa mga sinasabi ko.
succeeded or achieved the goal
The sales hit the right timing; they really grew significantly.
Tamaan ng tamang timing ang benta, talagang lumaki sila nang husto.
hit by the heart or feelings
It's like my heart was hit by that smile.
Parang tamang tamaan ang puso ko sa ngiting iyon.