lamyos
lámyos with stress marks
caress; show of fondness
Usage Note
Lamyos refers to a gentle caress or tender physical gesture of affection — stroking someone's hair, patting a cheek, or a soft touch that communicates care. It is closely related to 'lambing' and 'lamya' but is more specifically physical rather than verbal. It appears in romantic and family contexts.
Examples
" Gusto ng bata ng lamyos. "
Natural Translation
The child wants affection.
Literal Translation
Wants of child of caress.
" Naramdaman ko ang lamyos. "
Natural Translation
I felt the caress.
Literal Translation
Felt I the caress.
" Sa bawat lamyos ng kanyang ina sa kanyang buhok, unti-unting napapakalma ang umiiyak na sanggol. "
Natural Translation
With every caress of his mother on his hair, the crying baby is slowly calmed.
Literal Translation
In every caress of his mother on his hair, slowly calmed the crying baby.
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