Pumanhik (en. To climb up)

/puˈman.hik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of climbing to a higher place.
She climbed the mountain quickly.
Pumanhik siya sa bundok nang mabilis.
To continue climbing towards a specific direction or goal.
He needs to climb to reach his dream.
Kailangan niyang pumanhik upang makabot ang kanyang pangarap.
To go up or ascend from a lower position.
You should climb the stairs.
Pumanhik ka na sa hagdang-bato.

Etymology

from the root word 'hanhik' meaning to ascend or climb up

Common Phrases and Expressions

Climb the stairs
Ascend the steps of the staircase.
Pumanhik sa hagdang-bato
Climb the mountain
Ascend to the top of the mountain.
Pumanhik sa bundok

Related Words

life
A type of feeling experienced while climbing, possibly not just physical but also emotional.
buhay
staircase
An accompanying word referring to the steps used for climbing.
hagdang-bato

Slang Meanings

climbing
Climb up to the top of the mountain, the view there is beautiful!
Pumanhik ka sa taas ng bundok, ang ganda ng view diyan!
go up
Go up to your room now, they're already waiting.
Pumanhik ka na sa kwarto mo, nag-aantay na sila.
sneak away
She climbed up to the roof to sneak away from the crowd.
Pumanhik siya sa bubong para tumakas mula sa mga tao.