From root: kamot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinamot
ki-na-MOT
scratched
Present (Incomplete)
kinakamot
ki-na-ka-MOT
scratching
Future (Contemplated)
kakamutin
ka-ka-mu-TIN
will scratch
Usage Note
Kamutin is used to focus on the specific body part or itch that needs scratching. It is common in daily conversation, especially when asking for help to reach an itchy spot on one's back.
Examples
" Kamutin mo ang likod ko. "
Natural Translation
Scratch my back.
Literal Translation
Scratch you the back my.
" Nagsimulang kamutin ng bata ang ulo niya. "
Natural Translation
The child started to scratch his head.
Literal Translation
Started-to scratch by the child the head his.
" Kapag hindi mo maabot ang nangangati mong likod, pakiusapan mo na lang ang kapatid mong kamutin ito para sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
When you can't reach your itchy back, just ask your sibling to scratch it for you.
Literal Translation
When not you reach the itchy your back, ask you just the sibling your scratch it for you.
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