From root: damdam
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakaramdam
na-ka-ram-DAM
felt
Present (Incomplete)
nakakaramdam
na-ka-ka-ram-DAM
feeling
Future (Contemplated)
makakaramdam
ma-ka-ka-ram-DAM
will feel
Usage Note
Makaramdam is used when expressing the ability to perceive a physical sensation or an emotion, often occurring spontaneously or involuntarily. It is frequently used in contexts like feeling the cold, sensing someone's presence, or suddenly feeling a certain emotion.
Examples
" Nakakaramdam ako ng lamig. "
Natural Translation
I feel cold.
Literal Translation
Feeling I of cold.
" Maaari kang makaramdam ng pagod. "
Natural Translation
You might feel tired.
Literal Translation
Possible you to-feel of tired.
" Kahit malayo na siya sa amin, nakakaramdam pa rin ako ng lungkot tuwing naaalala ko ang mga sandaling magkasama kami. "
Natural Translation
Even though he's far from us now, I still feel sadness whenever I remember the moments we were together.
Literal Translation
Even far already he from us, feeling still I of sadness whenever remember I the moments together we.
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