EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
quick to hit; prone to violence...
Ascension...
accent; stress...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/GA-an nang ka-MAY/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang tao na madaling manakit, manampal, o manuntok; mabilis gumamit ng pisikal na puwersa kapag nagagalit.
EN: quick to hit; prone to violence
This is the *bad* version of 'gaan ng kamay'. It's not about a light touch; it's about a hand that's *too light*—as in, it flies off the handle and into someone's face with zero hesitation. Think of a parent, boss, or partner who's quick to slap or punch. It’s a major red flag.
Tagalog idiom, literally "lightness of hand."
This negative meaning is very common. The context (anger, punishment) makes the meaning clear. The adjective form is 'magàan ang kamay'.
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🇵🇭 Kilala ang ama niya sa pagiging magàan ang kamay sa kanyang mga anak.
🇺🇸 His father was known for being quick to hit his children.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.