EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to caress repeatedly or continuously...
to ignite...
to make successful...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Ang paulit-ulit o patuloy na paglalapat ng marahang haplos sa isang tao o bagay.
EN: to caress repeatedly or continuously
This is the action of giving non-stop 'himas'. You're not just giving one pat; you're in it for the long haul. It's what you do to your pet while binge-watching a series. The repetition implies a continuous, soothing action.
ROOT MEANING: caress, gentle stroke, petting
The repetition of the root word emphasizes the continuous or repeated nature of the action.
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🇵🇭 Gusto niyang himas-himasin ang malambot na balahibo ng pusa.
🇺🇸 He wants to continuously caress the soft fur of the cat.
🇵🇭 Himas-himasin mo ang likod ng sanggol para makatulog siya.
🇺🇸 Repeatedly stroke the baby's back so he can sleep.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.