hampas
hampás with stress marks
to strike with an object; slam
Usage Note
Hampas denotes a forceful striking action — slapping, slamming, or hitting with an object. It can be physical (hitting a surface) or figurative (a sudden blow of circumstance). The compound 'hampas-lupa' uses this root to describe the destitute.
Examples
" Malakas ang hampas ng alon. "
Natural Translation
The slam of the waves is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the slam of wave.
" Malakas ang hampas ng alon. "
Natural Translation
The slam of the waves is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the slam of wave.
" Hinampas ng malakas na hangin ang mga bintana habang naghahanda ang lahat para sa darating na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The strong wind slammed against the windows while everyone prepared for the coming storm.
Literal Translation
Slammed by-the strong that wind the windows while preparing the everyone for the coming that storm.
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