Pumasang (en. To pass)
/puˈmaːsaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action referring to entering or passing through a place.
He passed through the door and went inside the house.
Pumasang siya sa pintuan at nagtungo sa loob ng bahay.
The act of a bird landing or flying to something or a place.
A bird passed by the intersection before flying to the tree.
Pumasang ibon sa sangandaan bago lumipad patungo sa puno.
The action of climbing or stepping onto something.
They passed up the stairs to reach the top.
Pumasang sila sa hagdang-bato upang maabot ang itaas.
Etymology
From the root word 'pasok' which means to enter or pass through.
Common Phrases and Expressions
passing light
The arrival of light after darkness.
pumasang liwanag
passing water
Refers to the flow of water in a place.
pumasang tubig
Related Words
to enter
The act of entering a place.
pumasok
to go
The act of going to a place.
pumunta
Slang Meanings
To engage in sexual activity.
Mark said he doesn't want to pumasang anymore because he got hurt before.
Sabi ni Mark, ayaw na raw niyang pumasang kasi nasaktan siya noon.
To hook up or find a partner, even if it's just for a casual encounter.
Jake loves to pumasang, but he doesn't want anything serious.
Mahilig si Jake na pumasang, pero ayaw niya ng seryoso.