Dumami (en. Increase)
/duˈmami/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of increasing or enlarging the number or amount of something.
The number of people in the bazaar increased beyond expectations.
Dumami ang mga tao sa bazaar kaysa sa inaasahan.
To become larger or more numerous.
With the arrival of summer, the number of visitors in the town increased.
Sa pagdating ng tag-init, dumami ang mga bumibisita sa bayan.
To elevate in level or size.
The mess on the table increased after the party.
Dumami ang mga kalat sa mesa pagkatapos ng partido.
Etymology
from the word 'dami', meaning 'large' or 'measure'
Common Phrases and Expressions
the money increased
it means the amount of money has risen.
dumami ang pero
the stars increased in the sky
it means the number of stars visible at night has increased.
dumami ang mga bituin sa langit
Related Words
amount
Means the size or quantity of something.
dami
increasing
Indicates continuous increase or addition.
dumarami
Slang Meanings
a lot of people showed up
A lot of people showed up at the party, it's so fun!
Dumami na ang tao sa party, ang saya!
the stuff has piled up
The stuff has piled up in my room, I don’t know what to throw away.
Dumami na yung gamit sa kwarto ko, di ko na alam kung ano ang iuu.
more acquaintances
In my new job, I’ve made more acquaintances, it’s exciting!
Sa bagong trabaho ko, dumami ang kakilala ko, nakaka-excite!