Meaning of lámà

To scratch, cut, graze (with a sharp-edged piece of wood, bamboo or the like). Nalámà ang bútkon ko sa bagákay. My arm got scratched by a bagákay-reed. Anó ang nakalámà sang ímo batíis? What gave you that cut in the calf of your leg? (see gábà, báklis, balíkas, pákris, etc.).

To hustle, despatch quickly, be or do-in a hurry,-carelessly. Lamáa lang ang pagbúnak, paglútò, etc. Hurry the wash, cook quickly, etc.

To break, crush. Nalamâ or nálmà ang isá ka nahót nga kawáyan, kay nalapákan sang káro. A piece of bamboo was crushed, for the cart passed over it. (see lumâ which is more in use, pusâ, báak, búung).