Dumuong (en. To ascend)

doo-moo-ong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The advancement or increase in a quality or state.
His ability in music ascended after many years of practice.
Dumuong ang kanyang kakayahan sa larangan ng musika matapos ang maraming taon ng pagsasanay.
The action of ascending or stepping to a higher place.
He climbed to the top of the mountain to see the view.
Dumuong siya sa tuktok ng bundok para makita ang tanawin.
To accept a guideline or idea from a higher level.
They ascended to the wisdom of the elders in their community.
Dumuong sila sa saloobin ng mga nakatatanda sa kanilang komunidad.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'duong' meaning 'to go up' or 'to step'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ascend to a higher level
to go up to a higher level or condition
dumuong sa taas
climb to success
to rise towards success or honor
dumuong sa tagumpay

Related Words

climb
The act of ascending to a higher position or place.
akyat
top
The highest part of a mountain or object.
tuktok

Slang Meanings

to climb or ascend something (usually a height or mountain)
We climbed the mountain to have a picnic.
Dumuong kami sa bundok para magpicnic.
to go up or ascend to a higher place
Go up to the top of the house to see the view.
Dumuong ka sa taas ng bahay para tingnan ang view.
to rise or increase
The price of gasoline has gone up again.
Ang presyo ng gasolina ay dumuong ulit.