Naik (en. To go up)
/naɪk/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of going up to a higher level or place.
He went up that mountain in two hours.
Naik siya sa bundok na iyon sa loob ng dalawang oras.
Conveys the idea of an increase in status or situation.
His rank at work increased after the evaluation.
Naik ang kanyang ranggo sa trabaho matapos ang pagsusuri.
A verb meaning to board or enter a vehicle.
The passengers boarded the bus before it left.
Naik ang mga pasahero sa bus bago ito umalis.
Etymology
The word 'naik' is derived from the root word 'akyat' which means to raise or go up.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go up higher
ascend to a higher or elevated level
naik sa taas
blood pressure rising
increase in blood pressure or emotional state
naik ang presyon
Related Words
climb
A verb expressing the action of moving upwards.
akyat
board
Entering or getting onto vehicles or high places.
sampa
Slang Meanings
to ride or to go up
Come on, let's naik the jeepney to the mall!
Tara na, naik tayo sa jeepney papuntang mall!
to get in or attend an event
I hope we can naik the concert, but it's hard to get in with so many people.
Sana makapasok tayo sa concert, pero mahirap na mag-naik sa sobrang daming tao.
to level up or rank up in a game
I need to naik in the game to reach level 20.
Kailangan ko na mag-naik sa laro para maging level 20.