Masumpungan (en. To find)

/ma-sum-pu-ngan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
It means to discover or see something.
I found the missing key under the table.
Masumpungan ko ang nawawalang susi sa ilalim ng mesa.
Another meaning is to encounter a person or thing unexpectedly.
While walking, I encountered a friend I haven't seen in a long time.
Sa aking paglalakad, masumpungan ko ang isang kaibigan na matagal ko nang hindi nakita.
It often refers to finding something important.
You will find the right information in this report.
Masumpungan mo ang tamang impormasyon sa ulat na ito.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sumpong' which means 'to find' or 'to discover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find the truth
to discover what is true
masumpungan ang katotohanan
to find the solution
to discover a way to resolve a problem
masumpungan ang solusyon

Related Words

sumpong
The root word meaning 'to find' or 'to see.'
sumpong
saliksik
The act of searching for information or objects.
saliksik

Slang Meanings

to discover
You will discover him at the corner later.
Masumpungan mo din siya sa kanto mamaya.
to find
We will find each other on his Facebook.
Nasa Facebook niya tayong masumpungan.
to meet or to find
You will find the right answer if you try.
Masumpungan mo ang tamang sagot kung susubukan mo.