Mangakyat (en. Climber)

/maŋˈka.kjat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to a person who is climbing.
He is a mountain climber.
Siya ay isang mangakyat ng bundok.
A person who has a passion for climbing high places.
Climbers are always prepared for danger.
Ang mga mangakyat ay palaging handa sa panganib.
Also means a person who diligently pursues a field of study.
She is a climber in this academic field.
Siya ay isang mangakyat sa larangang ito ng akademya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'akyat' which means to ascend or climb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mountain climber
a person who climbs mountains for recreation or sport
mangakyat ng bundok
tree climber
a person who climbs trees, often for gathering fruit or other items
mangakyat ng puno

Related Words

ascend
the action of climbing or rising.
akyat
climbing gear
equipment or tools used for climbing.
pang-akyat

Slang Meanings

Climber, breaking rules or bans.
That one's like a climber, always breaking curfew.
Parang mangakyat yan, palaging lumalabag sa curfew.
Clinging to people to sell or get what one wants.
He's such a climber, paying attention to everyone just to sell.
Sobrang mangakyat siya, lahat ng tao pinapansin para lang makabenta.
Arrogant or having an inflated self-esteem.
Thinks he's something special, like a climber for awards.
Akala mo kung sino, parang mangakyat sa parangal.