Kumamkam (en. Accumulate)

/kuˈmamkam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Taking forcefully or acquiring something.
He amassed wealth from the people.
Kumamkam siya ng mga yaman mula sa mga tao.
Building a collection of items or wealth.
Their family has accumulated many artworks over the years.
Ang kanilang pamilya ay kumamkam ng maraming sining sa mga nakaraang taon.
Gathering important or valuable items.
He collected memories from every trip.
Kumamkam siya ng mga alaala mula sa bawat paglalakbay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seize the opportunity
Taking advantage of a good opportunity to obtain what is desired.
kumamkam ng pagkakataon

Related Words

kamkam
A verb meaning to attempt to take something from another person.
kamkam
savings
A collection or amassed wealth from various parts.
ipon

Slang Meanings

Eat like an animal; very hungry.
Wow, he really devoured the food last night, like a starving person!
Grabe, kumamkam siya ng pagkain kagabi, parang tao na nanggugutom!
Indulged or enjoyed too much; no care for the mess.
They went all out at the feast and didn’t even clean up afterwards.
Kumamkam sila sa handaan at hindi na naglinis pagkatapos.
Quickly drinking or eating.
Since they can fill up quickly, they scarfed down the snacks immediately.
Dahil madali silang busugin, kumamkam agad sila sa merienda.