masahe
masáhe with stress marks
massage
Usage Note
Masahe is borrowed from English 'massage' and reflects the deep massage culture of the Philippines, which blends traditional hilot techniques with modern spa practices. The Philippines is known for its affordable and skilled massage services, and masahe is extremely common in both urban and rural settings.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng masahe. "
Natural Translation
I want a massage.
Literal Translation
Want I of massage.
" Masarap ang masahe sa likod pagkatapos ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
A back massage feels good after work.
Literal Translation
Delicious the massage on-the back after of-the work.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe, ang unang ginawa namin ay magpamasahe para mawala ang pagod sa katawan. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, the first thing we did was get a massage to relieve our body's tiredness.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, the first did we is get-massage so disappear the tiredness in body.
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