maramdaman
máramdamán with stress marks
to be able to feel; to sense
From root: damdam
Usage Note
Maramdaman is the ma-…-an abilitative form of damdam, used when describing what can be physically or emotionally sensed. It frequently appears in contexts about pain, temperature, vibrations, or strong emotions.
Examples
" Naramdaman ko ang lamig. "
Natural Translation
I felt the cold.
Literal Translation
Felt I the cold.
" Gusto kong maramdaman ang lamig ng hangin sa itaas ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
I want to feel the coldness of the wind at the top of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Want I to be able to feel the coldness of wind at top of mountain.
" Maaaring maramdaman ang banayad na pagyanig ng lupa bago pa man tumunog ang babala sa lindol. "
Natural Translation
The gentle shaking of the ground can be felt even before the earthquake warning sounds.
Literal Translation
Can to-be-felt the gentle shaking of ground before even sound the warning at earthquake.
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