Kumolekta (en. To collect)

ku-mo-lek-ta

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Kumolekta is a verb that means to receive or gather items from various sources.
He collected stamps from different countries.
Kumolekta siya ng mga selyo mula sa iba't ibang bansa.
Collecting may refer to receiving information or data.
He collected data for his research.
Kumolekta siya ng datos para sa kanyang pananaliksik.
Sometimes, to collect is used in the context of taxes or fees.
The tax agency collected obligations from the citizens.
Kumolekta ang ahensya ng buwis ng mga obligasyon mula sa mga mamamayan.

Etymology

from the word 'kolekta' meaning to gather or receive items or information.

Common Phrases and Expressions

collecting information
receiving or gathering information from various sources.
kumolekta ng impormasyon
collecting notes
receiving notes or records from multiple sources.
kumolekta ng mga tala

Related Words

collection
A group of items that have been gathered or accumulated.
koleksyon
collector
A person who gathers or collects items.
manguleta

Slang Meanings

To collect things or a collection
He loves to collect soda cans.
Hilig niyang kumolekta ng mga lata ng soda.
To gather payments or debts
He needs to collect on the debts of his friends.
Kailangan na niyang kumolekta sa mga utang ng mga kaibigan niya.
To allocate attention or time to something
I gathered time for my project.
Kumolekta ako ng oras para sa proyekto ko.