kampay

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /kamˈpaj/ [kɐmˈpaɪ̯]
• Rhymes: -aj
• Syllabification: kam‧pay

Etymology 1

Possibly from Chinese, but Zorc (1985) does not think so and points to a more native origin. Compare Western Bukidnon Manobo kapěy.

Noun

kampáy (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜋ᜔ᜉᜌ᜔)

1. movement of the arms and legs while walking
2. flap (movement of the bird's wings while flying)

   Synonyms: kampang, kiya

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 乾杯(かんぱい) (kanpai).

Alternative forms

• kampai

Noun

kampáy (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜋ᜔ᜉᜌ᜔)

1. toast; cheers (salutation while drinking alcohol)

   Synonyms: tagay, brindis

   • 1989, Reuel Molina Aguila, Tomas F. Agulto, Ariel N. Valerio, Gatilyo: Galian 7‎, Kalikasan Press, page 11:

     Sa kampay ng kamay bawat tagay isang kampai Sabay sigaw ng ating mga hinaing. Walang nakaunawa sa ating winika't Kalooban pagkat tayo nga ang nandayuhang Ngayo'y nagsasaya't lumilimot.

     (please add an English translation of this quotation)

Further reading

• “kampay”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018.
• Zorc, David Paul (1981), Core Etymological Dictionary of Filipino: Part 2, page 73