Magtagumpay (en. To succeed)

magtah-goom-pay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To be successful in a task or goal.
He succeeded in his exam.
Nagtagumpay siya sa kanyang pagsusulit.
To achieve the desired result.
He worked hard to succeed in the business.
Nagsikap siya upang magtagumpay sa negosyo.
To reach success in a competition.
The team succeeded in their match.
Nagtagumpay ang koponan sa kanilang laban.

Etymology

Root word: tagumpay (success)

Common Phrases and Expressions

may you succeed
Wishing for you to achieve success.
magtagumpay ka

Related Words

success
The state or condition of being successful.
tagumpay
to persevere
The act of exerting effort to achieve success.
magsikap

Slang Meanings

to be at the top
As long as you work hard, you will surely succeed and be at the top of success.
Basta't magtatrabaho ka nang mabuti, tiyak magtagumpay ka at ilalagay ka sa tuktok ng tagumpay.
finding gold
Being an entrepreneur is like finding gold if you succeed.
Ang pagiging entrepreneur, parang makakita ng ginto kung magtagumpay ka.
a trip in life
Sometimes, succeeding is like a trip in life—you just need the right direction.
Minsan, ang magtagumpay ay parang trip sa buhay—kailangan lang ng tamang direction.