Pumara (en. To park)
/puˈma.ra/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Pumara refers to the action of stopping or parking a vehicle in a specific spot.
Stop by the roadside so the passengers can get on.
Pumara ka sa tabi ng daan upang makasakay ang mga pasahero.
Pumara can also refer to calling out or attracting attention.
He signaled the driver to stop.
Pumara siya sa driver upang huminto.
It also indicates the action of stopping something or someone.
He hailed a taxi in the middle of the road.
Pumara siya ng taxi sa gitna ng kalsada.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sara' which means 'to close'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hail a taxi
the act of calling or stopping a taxi for the passenger to board.
pumara ng taxi
Related Words
stop
A place where vehicles halt or rest.
parada
Slang Meanings
To help or support a friend or acquaintance.
Just ask your friend for help with his project.
Pumara ka na sa kaibigan mo para makakuha ng tulong sa proyekto niya.
To stop or come to a halt, often used for vehicles.
Just stop by the side of the road so we won't have a hard time.
Pumara ka na sa tabi ng kalsada para di na tayo mahirapan.
To break away or leave a situation or relationship.
She should just leave her toxic group.
Dapat na siyang pumara sa toxic na grupo niya.