Kumatas (en. To rise)

ku-ma-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to escape or rise from a fixed position.
The boat rose in the water as the waves increased.
Kumatas ang bangka sa tubig sa pagtaas ng alon.
Refers to appearing or rising to a certain level or position.
The temperature rose in summer.
Kumatas ang temperatura sa tag-init.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'taas' which means to rise or to elevate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rose in rank
Elevated in status or position.
Kumatas sa rung

Related Words

height
The root or verb represented by kumatas.
taas

Slang Meanings

to strike or to hit
I can cut costs on the road later.
Kaya kong kumatas ng gastos sa kalsada mamaya.
to explode or to take off
When he received the news, he burst with joy.
Nung natanggap niya ang balita, kumatas siya sa saya.
to leave or to escape
He took off right after that exam.
Kumatas siya pagkatapos ng eksamen na iyon.