daop
daóp with stress marks
clasped hands; meeting
Usage Note
Daop describes the action of pressing or clasping the palms together, often in a gesture of prayer, greeting, or pleading. It is more literary than colloquial and appears in folk poetry and religious contexts where reverence or supplication is expressed.
Examples
" Magkadaop ang kanyang mga palad. "
Natural Translation
Her palms are clasped together.
Literal Translation
Clasped-together the her plural palm.
" Ang daop ng palad ay tanda ng dasal. "
Natural Translation
Clasped palms are a sign of prayer.
Literal Translation
The clasp of palm is sign of prayer.
" Sa daop ng kanyang mga kamay at yuko ng ulo, naramdaman ko ang taimtim niyang pananalangin. "
Natural Translation
In the clasping of her hands and the bowing of her head, I felt the sincerity of her prayer.
Literal Translation
In the clasp of her plural hand and bow of head, felt I the sincere her praying.
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