kamot
kamót with stress marks
scratch (an itch); stretch marks
Usage Note
Kamot refers to scratching an itch or the common gesture of scratching one's head (kamot-ulo) to show confusion, embarrassment, or frustration. It is most frequently used in the verb form 'magkamot' to describe someone feeling awkward or puzzled.
Examples
" Huwag mong kamutin ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
Don't scratch the wound.
Literal Translation
Don't you scratch the wound.
" Kamot siya nang kamot sa braso. "
Natural Translation
He keeps scratching his arm.
Literal Translation
Scratch he/she and scratch on arm.
" Nang hindi niya masagot ang tanong, napakamot na lang siya sa ulo dahil sa labis na pagkalito. "
Natural Translation
When he could not answer the question, he just scratched his head out of sheer confusion.
Literal Translation
When not by-him answered the question, scratched just he on head because of excessive confusion.
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