Bumatak (en. To budge)

/buˈma.tak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Refers to the action of moving or shifting from one position.

He budged from his chair when he heard his name.

Bumatak siya mula sa kanyang upuan nang marinig ang kanyang pangalan.

To advance or move forward in a venue or situation.

The car moved forward in front of the house.

Bumatak ang kotse sa harapan ng tahanan.

To show slight movement that results in a change of location.

Even just a little, he moved to the right.

Kahit kaunti, bumatak siya patungong kanan.

Root word: *batak

to move from the place

to begin to shift from a designated position

bumatak mula sa lugar

to budge past an obstacle

to continue moving despite an obstruction

bumatak sa sagabal

batak

Refers to the force of action or movement; often accompanied by strength.

batak

to get mad or to fight

He's getting mad at him, so he should be accepted.

Bumabatak na siya sa kanya, kaya dapat na siyang tanggapin.

to be diligent or hardworking

He's really working hard for the promotion.

Bumabatak siya sa trabaho para sa promotion.

to date or to get to know someone

He's already trying to get to know his new crush.

Bumabatak na kasi siya sa bagong crush niya.