From root: kamot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumamot
ku-ma-MOT
scratched
Present (Incomplete)
kumakamot
ku-ma-ka-MOT
scratching
Future (Contemplated)
kakamot
ka-ka-MOT
will scratch
Usage Note
Kumamot is used to describe the physical act of scratching an itch, but it is also commonly used in the idiomatic expression 'kamot-ulo' to signify confusion or embarrassment. It typically refers to an actor-focused action where someone is relieving an itch.
Examples
" Huwag kang kumamot diyan. "
Natural Translation
Don't scratch there.
Literal Translation
Don't you scratch there.
" Mahirap kumamot kung may sugat ka. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to scratch if you have a wound.
Literal Translation
Hard scratch if has wound you.
" Tuwing kinakabahan siya, lagi siyang kumakamot sa ulo na para bang naguguluhan sa kung ano ang gagawin. "
Natural Translation
Whenever he gets nervous, he always scratches his head as if confused about what to do.
Literal Translation
Every-time gets-nervous he, always he scratching at head as if confused at whatever the will-do.
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