Pagaakyat (en. Ascent)

pa-ga-a-kyat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of climbing or rising from a lower level to a higher level.
Climbing the mountain is difficult but rewarding.
Ang pagaakyat sa bundok ay mahirap ngunit rewarding.
A process or step aimed at achieving a higher position or level.
The ascent in his career is not easy.
Ang pagaakyat sa kanyang karera ay hindi madali.

Etymology

from the root word 'akyat', meaning to climb or ascend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mountain ascent
The process of climbing a mountain.
pagaakyat ng bundok
ascent in life
The progression from a lower level to a higher level in life.
pagaakyat sa buhay

Related Words

climb
The act of rising or climbing.
akyat
climber
A person or thing that is in the process of climbing.
umaakyat

Slang Meanings

Climbing as if in a hurry or with a bit of excitement.
When I'm in a rush, I climb the stairs like a kid.
Kapag nagmamadali ako, para akong bata sa pagaakyat ng hagdang bakal.
Climbing with an element of show-off or display.
His ego is so high, he acts like he's the best when climbing mountains.
Sobrang taas ng ego niya, parang siya na ang pinakamagaling pag umakyat sa bundok.
Climbing using shortcuts or wrong paths.
Don't take shortcuts when climbing, it's dangerous!
Huwag kang mag-shortcut sa pagaakyat, delikado yan!