From root: kamay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumamay
ku-ma-MAY
shook hands
Present (Incomplete)
kumakamay
ku-ma-ka-MAY
shaking hands
Future (Contemplated)
kakamay
ka-ka-MAY
will shake hands
Usage Note
Kumamay is used to describe the act of shaking hands, typically in formal settings, introductions, or when concluding an agreement. While it denotes respect, the more common form used in daily conversation to express the social interaction of shaking hands is 'makipagkamay'.
Examples
" Kumamay ka sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Shake hands with him.
Literal Translation
Shake-hands you to him.
" Kailangan nating kumamay sa ating mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
We need to shake hands with our guests.
Literal Translation
Need we shake hands to our guests.
" Matapos pirmahan ang kasunduan, kumamay ang dalawang negosyante bilang tanda ng tiwala sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
After signing the agreement, the two businessmen shook hands as a sign of trust in each other.
Literal Translation
After to-sign the agreement, shook-hands the two businessman as sign of trust in each other.
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