Also means
Kama can also refer to a carpentry joint or the act of fitting pieces together.
Usage Note
Kama is the standard word for a bed, specifically referring to the frame and mattress. While often used interchangeably with the native word 'higaan,' 'kama' denotes the furniture itself, whereas 'higaan' can refer to any place for lying down.
Examples
" Malambot ang kama ko. "
Natural Translation
My bed is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the bed my.
" Matulog ka sa kama. "
Natural Translation
Sleep on the bed.
Literal Translation
Sleep on the bed.
" Pagod na pagod ako kagabi kaya pagkahiga ko sa kama ay agad akong nakatulog. "
Natural Translation
I was so tired last night that I fell asleep right after I lay down on the bed.
Literal Translation
Tired very tired I last-night so upon-lying I on bed immediately I fell-asleep.
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