Magpanhik (en. Ascend)

/maɡ.pan.hik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of ascending or going up.
Go up the stairs.
Magpanhik ka sa itaas ng mga hagdang-bato.
To go to a higher level or location.
He needs to ascend to retrieve the dropped item.
Kailangan niyang magpanhik upang makuha ang ibinabagsak na bagay.

Etymology

From the word 'panhik', which means to ascend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ascend a mountain
To go up a mountain.
magpanhik ng bundok
to climb stairs
To ascend the steps of a staircase.
magpanhik ng hagdang-bato

Related Words

climb
The act of climbing.
akyat
step
The process of ascending to a higher level.
paghakbang

Slang Meanings

to climb up
Let's go up, it's really fun up there!
Magpanhik na tayo, ang saya-saya sa taas!
to ascend
I'll just stay here, I don't want to climb at this height.
Dito na lang ako, ayokong magpanhik sa ganitong taas.
upward
He said to climb the mountain to see the view.
Sabi niya, magpanhik sa bundok para makita ang view.