From root: damdam
Usage Note
Damdamin refers to the internal emotional state or the deep-seated feelings of a person.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang damdamin mo. "
Natural Translation
Your feelings matter.
Literal Translation
Important the feelings your.
" Mahalaga ang iyong damdamin. "
Natural Translation
Your emotions are important.
Literal Translation
Important the your feelings.
" Bago ka magsalita, isipin mo muna ang damdamin ng ibang tao upang hindi sila masaktan. "
Natural Translation
Before you speak, think first about other people's feelings so that they don't get hurt.
Literal Translation
Before you speak, think you first the feelings of other people so that not they get-hurt.
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