hamig
hamíg with stress marks
gather winnings/possessions
Usage Note
Hamig means to scoop up or gather — originally one's winnings in a card game or gambling context, but extended to mean collecting or amassing possessions or money. It has a slightly greedy connotation, suggesting eagerness to take or collect.
Examples
" Malaki ang hamig niya kagabi. "
Natural Translation
His winnings last night were big.
Literal Translation
Big the gathered-winnings his last-night.
" Itago mo ang hamig mo. "
Natural Translation
Hide your gathered winnings.
Literal Translation
Hide you the gather-winnings your.
" Pagkatapos ng sugal, dali-daling tinipon ni Mang Tomas ang kaniyang hamig bago pa man makahalata ang iba sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
After the game, Mang Tomas quickly gathered up his winnings before the others at the table could even notice.
Literal Translation
After of gambling, hurriedly gathered by Mang Tomas the his winnings before yet even can-notice the others at-the table.
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