From root: kamot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkamot
nag-ka-MOT
scratched
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakamot
nag-ka-ka-MOT
scratching
Future (Contemplated)
magkakamot
mag-ka-ka-MOT
will scratch
Usage Note
Magkamot is used when an actor is scratching an itch on their own body or a specific surface. It is commonly heard in casual conversations regarding physical discomfort or skin irritations.
Examples
" Nagkamot ako ng ulo. "
Natural Translation
I scratched my head.
Literal Translation
Scratched I of head.
" Masarap magkamot kapag makati. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to scratch when it is itchy.
Literal Translation
Nice to-scratch when itchy.
" Lagi siyang nagkakamot ng braso tuwing tag-init dahil sensitibo ang kanyang balat sa init. "
Natural Translation
He always scratches his arm during summer because his skin is sensitive to the heat.
Literal Translation
Always he scratching of arm every summer because sensitive the his skin to heat.
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