Kumilik (en. To yield)

/kuˈmilik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Act or make a way to comply with a request.
He yielded for the sake of his family.
Kumilik siya para sa kapakanan ng kanyang pamilya.
Give or agree to something.
He yielded to the group's decision.
Kumilik siya sa desisyon ng grupo.
Stop opposing or refusing.
Finally, he yielded after a long argument.
Sa wakas ay kumilik siya pagkatapos ng matagal na argumento.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from the verb 'kumulit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Yield to the desires of others
To comply or agree to what others wish.
Kumilik sa hangarin ng iba

Related Words

kumulit
The root word from 'kumilik', meaning to conform or comply.
kumulit

Slang Meanings

To move or take action
Maybe you should kumilik now, we can't just be waiting!
Baka naman kumilik ka na, hindi pwedeng naghihintay lang tayo!
To show energy or determination
Get kumilik for your dreams!
Kumilik ka na para sa mga pangarap mo!