Abot (en. Reach)

/a.bot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability to obtain or reach something.
His hand can reach the top of the tree.
May abot ang kanyang kamay sa tuktok ng puno.
The distance or range that can be reached.
His reach extended over a kilometer.
Ang kanyang abot ay umabot nang higit sa isang kilometro.
verb
To act in order to obtain or reach something.
He tried to reach for a book from the high shelf.
Sinubukan niyang abotin ang isang libro mula sa mataas na estante.
To gain control or influence over a person or situation.
We need to reach their trust to succeed.
Kailangan nating abutin ang kanilang tiwala upang magtagumpay.

Etymology

originated from the word 'abot' meaning to reach or obtain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

within reach
in a nearby distance or easily obtainable.
abot-kamay

Related Words

reach
A verb meaning to obtain or achieve.
maabot

Slang Meanings

Achievable or possible
My dreams are within reach!
Abot-kamay na ang mga pangarap ko!
To arrive or reach
I arrived just as the party was starting.
Abot na abot na ako sa party nang mag-start na sila.
Something that's affordable or within budget
The price of this phone is affordable!
Ang presyo ng cellphone na 'to, abot kaya!
Very simple or easy
That math problem is so easy.
Sobrang abot na abot lang 'yung math problem na 'yan.