Umatsoy (en. To sting)

/umatˈsoɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action that causes pain or irritation.

The insect bit my skin and it stung intensely.

Nakakagat ang insekto sa aking balat at umatsoy ito ng matindi.

To cause severe damage or reaction, usually from something sharp.

The thorns of the rose stung my finger.

Umatsoy ang mga tinik ng rosas sa aking daliri.

the wound stings

The wound caused pain.

umatsoy ang sugat

to prick

To bring annoyance or pain.

umaboy

pricking

A type of pain caused by a sharp object.

pangangalabit

itching

A feeling of itchiness on the skin that may be caused by various reasons.

pangangati

Standing strong

Like something that's tough as if nothing can break it, man, it's strong no matter what you do.

Yung matigas na parang walang anuman, ese, umatsoy na kahit anong gawin mo.

Unyielding

Juan is so determined, he stands firm against any challenge.

Sobrang determinado si Juan, umatsoy siya kahit anong pagsubok.

Calm in the midst of chaos

Don't worry, I'll stay calm no matter what happens.

Huwag kang mag-alala, umatsoy lang ako kahit anong mangyari.