abot-kamay
abot-kamáy with stress marks
within reach
Usage Note
Abot-kamay is a compound idiom combining abot and kamay that expresses something achievable or accessible — literally within arm's reach. It is often used to describe affordable prices, attainable goals, or things physically within reach, carrying an encouraging, inclusive tone.
Examples
" Abot-kamay na ang pangarap mo. "
Natural Translation
Your dream is within reach now.
Literal Translation
Within-reach now the dream your.
" Ang presyo ng pagkain dito ay abot-kamay para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
The price of food here is within reach for everyone.
Literal Translation
The price of-the food here is within-reach for everyone.
" Kung magtitiyaga ka at hindi susuko, magiging abot-kamay ang tagumpay na matagal mo nang inaasam. "
Natural Translation
If you persevere and don't give up, the success you have long hoped for will be within reach.
Literal Translation
If persevere you and not give-up, will-become within-reach the success that long you already hoping-for.
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