Pamamayagpag (en. Ascendancy)

/pə.mə.maj.əg.pəɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being dominant or powerful.
The ascendancy of their government became a symbol of power.
Ang pamamayagpag ng kanilang pamahalaan ay naging simbolo ng kapangyarihan.
The process of rising or advancing in a certain field.
The ascendancy of technology has opened many opportunities.
Ang pamamayagpag ng teknolohiya ay nagbukas ng maraming oportunidad.

Etymology

from the word 'yagpag' meaning 'to descend' and 'pamama' meaning 'to advance'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ascendancy of power
the rise of a person or group to power
pamamayagpag ng kapangyarihan
economic ascendancy
the advancement and growth of an economy
pamamayagpag ng ekonomiya

Related Words

rise
the process of increasing a level or state.
pag-angat
leadership
the act of having control or management over a group or organization.
pamumuno

Slang Meanings

doing good or great things with confidence
His dominance on stage was truly impressive.
Ang pamamayagpag niya sa entablado ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
being famous or well-known
His prominence in the music industry is unmatched.
Ang kanyang pamamayagpag sa industriya ng musika ay walang kapantay.
growth or progress in life
In his rise, he never forgets the people around him.
Sa kanyang pamamayagpag, hindi niya nakakalimutan ang mga tao sa paligid niya.