Kumaang (en. To raise)

/kuˈma.ang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to raise or bring to a higher level.
Raise your hand in offering.
Kumaang ka ng iyong kamay sa pag-alok.
Indicates the action of emphasizing or showing enthusiasm in something.
She raised her smile upon seeing her friend.
Kumaang siya ng ngiti nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
The elevation of emotional or feeling levels.
His happiness raised when he received an award.
Kumaang ang kanyang kaligayahan ng siya ay tumanggap ng gantimpala.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise a hand
Raising a hand as a signal or sign.
kumaang ng kamay

Related Words

to rise
A form of a verb describing the rising of something.
kumaas
to stand
Rising from sitting or kneeling.
tayo

Slang Meanings

Food or drink
Let’s eat at the corner, the food we’re waiting for is delicious! There are so many people eating here!
Kumain tayo sa kanto, ang sarap ng mga pagkaing hinihintay natin! Ang dami nang kumaang dito!
To drink alcohol
Come on, let’s drink! There’s a new drink at that bar!
Tara, kumaang tayo! May bagong inumin sa bar na yun!
To party or socialize
So many people are hanging out at the party, it’s fun!
Dami nang kumaang sa party, ang saya!