From root: kamot
Usage Note
Pagkakamot describes the repetitive action of scratching, often due to an allergy or an insect bite. Excessive scratching can lead to skin irritation.
Examples
" Tumigil ka na sa pagkakamot. "
Natural Translation
Stop scratching already.
Literal Translation
Stop you already in scratching.
" Dahil sa pagkagat ng langgam, hindi siya mapakali sa pagkakamot. "
Natural Translation
Because of the ant bite, they cannot stop scratching.
Literal Translation
Because of the bite of ant, not he/she can be still in scratching.
" Pinayuhan ng doktor ang bata na iwasan ang pagkakamot dahil baka lumala pa ang pamamantal sa kanyang balat. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised the child to avoid scratching because the rash on his skin might get worse.
Literal Translation
Advised by-doctor the child that avoid the scratching because maybe worsen still the rash on his skin.
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