Hand in Tagalog

“Hand” in Tagalog is “Kamay” – the essential body part we use for countless daily activities. Understanding this word opens doors to deeper cultural expressions and idiomatic phrases in Filipino language.

[Words] = Hand

[Definition]:

• Hand /hænd/
• Noun 1: The end part of a person’s arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb.
• Noun 2: A pointer on a clock or watch indicating the time.
• Noun 3: Help or assistance given to someone.
• Verb 1: To pick something up and give it to someone.

[Synonyms] = Kamay, Palad, Mga daliri (fingers collectively with hand)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She held the baby gently in her hands.
• Ex1_PH: Maingat niyang hinawakan ang sanggol sa kanyang kamay.
• Ex2_EN: Can you hand me the salt, please?
• Ex2_PH: Maaari mo bang iabot sa akin ang asin?
• Ex3_EN: He raised his hand to ask a question in class.
• Ex3_PH: Itinataas niya ang kanyang kamay upang magtanong sa klase.
• Ex4_EN: The clock’s hands pointed to midnight.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga kamay ng orasan ay tumuturo sa hatinggabi.
• Ex5_EN: I need a hand moving this heavy furniture.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan ko ng tulong sa paglipat ng mabigat na kasangkapan.