Kumati (en. Gather)

ku-ma-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Kumati refers to the emergence of something from below or rising from a hidden state.
The flowers kumati in the garden when spring arrived.
Kumati ang mga bulaklak sa hardin nang dumating ang tagsibol.
It also refers to something rising to a higher level or position.
His sales kumati when the new product was launched.
Kumati ang kanyang mga benta nang ilunsad ang bagong produkto.

Etymology

From the word 'kuma' meaning 'to rise' or 'to increase'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the sun rises
When the sun begins to rise in the sky.
kumati ang araw

Related Words

intense
Refers to something with a high level or strength.
matindi
ascent
Refers to the act of rising or climbing.
pag-akyat

Slang Meanings

To fall in love, to enter a relationship
Jake has fallen in love with Maria.
Kumati na kasi si Jake kay Maria.
To become serious in a relationship
They have become serious, planning to get married.
Kumati na sila, nagplanong magpakasal.
To be in a relationship, let’s call ourselves lovers
We are in a relationship, we’re officially together.
Kumati na tayo, official na tayong dalawa.