Pumatas (en. To ascend)

/pumátas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To go up or to step to a higher place.
He ascended the mountain quickly.
Siya ay pumatas sa bundok ng mabilis.
To rise in one's status or position in life.
Through his hard work, he rose in rank.
Sa kanyang pagsusumikap, siya ay pumatas sa ranggo.
To go to the top or a higher part.
We need to ascend to see the view.
Kailangan nating pumatas para makita ang tanawin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rise high
To ascend to a high position or place.
pumatas ng mataas

Related Words

climb
The action of ascending something.
akyat
stem
Refers to the rising part of a plant.
tangkay

Slang Meanings

Act as if you don't care.
Where are you? Just get a move on!
Saan ka na? Pumatas ka na kaya!
To show off or perform spectacularly.
When he auditioned, he really shone on stage!
Nung nag-audition siya, talagang pumatas siya sa stage!
To worsen body pain or injury.
Oh no, my chronic back pain has flared up again!
Ay, pumatas na naman ang talamak kong sakit sa likod!