Lumamang (en. To advance)

/lu'ma.maŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of advancement or improving a situation.
With each effort, we gradually advance towards our goals.
Sa bawat pagsisikap, unti-unti tayong lumamang sa aming mga layunin.
Achieving a superior position compared to others.
He excelled among his classmates in the field of science.
Lumamang siya sa kanyang mga kaklase sa larangan ng agham.
Being ahead of another person or circumstance.
They advanced in the fight by using a fast strategy.
Lumamang sila sa laban sa pamamagitan ng mabilis na estratehiya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to surpass others
to succeed or advance more than others
lumamang kaysa sa iba
to continue to advance
to persist in improvement or success
patuloy na lumamang

Related Words

advancement
The process of progress or moving forward towards a goal.
pagsulong
success
The achievement of a goal or success.
tagumpay

Slang Meanings

won
Exactly, I won in this game!
Tamang-tama, lumamang ako sa laban na 'to!
got ahead
I've gotten ahead in my grades compared to them.
Lumamang na ako sa grades ko kumpara sa kanila.
strategized
He got ahead in his business because of the right strategies he implemented.
Lumamang siya sa negosyo niya dahil sa tamang diskarteng ginawa niya.