dakmain
dakmaín with stress marks
to grab [it] forcefully
From root: dakma
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinakma
di-nak-MA
grabbed
Present (Incomplete)
dinadakma
di-na-dak-MA
is being grabbed
Future (Contemplated)
dadakmain
da-dak-ma-IN
will be grabbed
Usage Note
Dakmain is the object-focus infinitive of dakma, emphasizing the forcefulness of the grip — a deliberate, firm grab rather than a glancing touch. It is used for seizing ropes, handles, arms, or any object requiring a strong hold, pairing with the actor-focus dumakma.
Examples
" Dakmain mo ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
Grab my hand.
Literal Translation
Grab you the hand my.
" Dakmain mo ang lubid bago siya mahulog. "
Natural Translation
Grab the rope before he/she falls.
Literal Translation
Grab you the rope before he/she falls.
" Kapag nadulas ka sa hagdan, agad mong dakmain ang gabay para hindi ka madapa. "
Natural Translation
If you slip on the stairs, immediately grab the railing so you do not fall.
Literal Translation
When slip you on stairs, immediately you grab the railing so not you fall.
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