himas
himás with stress marks
gentle rubbing of skin
Usage Note
Himas describes a gentle, soothing stroking or rubbing of the skin, as done by a parent soothing a child or a healer treating a patient. It conveys tenderness and care, and appears often in the context of Filipino child-rearing practices and traditional healing.
Examples
" Gusto ng sanggol ang himas. "
Natural Translation
The baby likes the gentle rubbing.
Literal Translation
Like of baby the gentle-rub.
" Masarap ang himas ni Nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mom's gentle rubbing feels good.
Literal Translation
Good the gentle-rub of Mom.
" Sa bawat himas ng kanyang ina sa likod, unti-unting nawawala ang takot ng batang hindi makatulog. "
Natural Translation
With each gentle stroke of his mother on his back, the fear of the child who couldn't sleep slowly faded.
Literal Translation
In each gentle-rub of his mother on back, slowly disappearing the fear of child-that not can-sleep.
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