Kumampi (en. To side with)

ku-mam-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to support one side, opinion, or person.
He sided with his friend on that issue.
Kumampi siya sa kanyang kaibigan sa usaping iyon.
Providing support or siding with an idea or principle.
He sided with the advocacy for human rights.
Kumampi siya sa adbokasiya para sa karapatang pantao.
Having loyalty or standing up for a person or group one believes in.
He stood by his family during the crisis.
Kumampi siya sa kanyang pamilya sa panahon ng krisis.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kampi' meaning 'favor' or 'support'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to side with what is right
To support what is just or good.
kumampi sa tama
looking for an ally
To seek companionship or support in something.
kahanap ng kakampi

Related Words

side
Refers to a side or group being supported.
kampi
support
Aid or support for a person or group.
suporta

Slang Meanings

to support
Support him because he needs to earn people's trust.
Kumampi ka sa kanya, kasi kailangan niyang makuha ang tiwala ng tao.
to ally with
He allied himself with the group of artists for the project.
Kumampi siya sa grupo ng mga artista para sa proyekto.
to take a friend's side
He took his friend's side even though it was wrong.
Kumampi siya sa side ng kaibigan niya kahit mali ito.