Magumalpas (en. To surpass)

/ma-gu-mal-pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of moving from one place to another.
Maria will surpass that big obstacle.
Si Maria ay magumalpas sa malaking hadlang na iyon.
To overcome or surpass something or someone.
You need to surpass your fears to succeed.
Kailangan mong magumalpas sa iyong mga takot upang magtagumpay.
To have greater success than others.
With her effort, she will surpass her classmates.
Sa kanyang pagsusumikap, siya ay magumalpas sa kanyang mga kaklase.

Etymology

from the root 'palpas' meaning 'to happen' or 'to pass through'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to surpass a challenge
to go beyond a challenge
magumalpas sa hamon
to surpass oneself
to exceed one's own limits
magumalpas sa sarili

Related Words

palpas
the root word of magumalpas, meaning 'to happen' or 'to surpass'.
palpas
tagumpay
a state of victory or opening new opportunities.
tagumpay

Slang Meanings

quick to get out
He passed by and got out as if nothing happened.
Dumaan siya at magumalpas na parang wala lang.
to back out or leave quickly
It's okay, just get out of here before the boss gets mad.
Ayos lang yan, magumalpas ka na lang bago pa magalit si boss.