Maumay (en. Fed up)

/ma-umay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means being tired or fed up due to excessive repetition.
I am fed up with the repeated questions about my decision.
Maumay na ako sa paulit-ulit na tanong tungkol sa aking pasya.
Shows a lack of interest or boredom with something.
He is so fed up with the same shows on television.
Sobrang maumay siya sa mga parehas na palabas sa telebisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'umay' meaning to be fed up or tired.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am fed up.
Sawa na ako.
Sawa na ako
Drink water to ease the boredom.
Uminom ng tubig para maalis ang umay.
Uminom ng tubig para maalis ang umay

Related Words

umay
Means being fed up or tired, which is the root of the word.
umay

Slang Meanings

Sometimes, it feels like so many problems are being thrown at you.
I'm so overwhelmed at work, I have so many deadlines, I don't even know how I'm going to finish everything.
Sobrang maumay na ako sa trabaho, ang daming deadline na di ko na alam kung paano ko pa matatapos.
When something or a situation becomes boring.
I'm so tired of this show, it's just the same thing over and over.
Maumay na ako sa palabas na 'to, paulit-ulit lang.