Pagangkat (en. Lifting)

/paˈgaŋkat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of lifting or moving something from one place to another.
The lifting of products from other countries is becoming important for the economy.
Ang pagangkat ng mga produkto mula sa ibang bansa ay nagiging mahalaga sa ekonomiya.
The process of taking people, things, or ideas from one context.
The lifting of knowledge from other cultures is important.
Mahalaga ang pagangkat ng mga kaalaman sa ibang kultura.
The act of embracing or accepting new ideas or technology.
The lifting of modern and appropriate technology helps in development.
Ang pagangkat ng makabago at angkop na teknolohiya ay nakakatulong sa kaunlaran.

Etymology

root word: angkan

Common Phrases and Expressions

lifting of knowledge
the process of acquiring and accepting information from a place or person.
pagangkat ng kaalaman
lifting of local products
the process of lifting products from a local community.
pagangkat ng produktong lokal

Related Words

lift
A term used to describe the act of raising.
angkat
to lift
A term that refers to the action of lifting.
mangat

Slang Meanings

Choosing or picking something from many options.
It's surprising how she picked the right answer in the exam!
Kakagulat yung pagangkat niya sa tamang sagot sa exam!
Gathering knowledge or information from others.
You're amazing, you managed to gather a lot of tips from him!
Ang galing mo, nakapag-angkat ka ng maraming tips mula sa kanya!