Pumuri (en. To praise)
/puˈmuri/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that gives praise to a person or thing.
Many people praised his moving performance.
Maraming tao ang pumuri sa kanyang makabagbag-damdaming pagganap.
The act of saying positive things about a person or thing.
He praised the accomplishments of his friend.
Nagpumuri siya sa mga nagawa ng kanyang kaibigan.
The act of highlighting the good qualities of a person or thing.
We should praise their efforts.
Dapat tayong pumuri sa kanilang mga pagsisikap.
Etymology
From the word 'puri' which means praise or commendation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
praise God
Giving praise to God as a sign of gratitude.
pumuri sa Diyos
praise his talent
Acknowledgment of a person's abilities.
pumuri sa kanyang talento
Related Words
praise
A word that describes acknowledgment of the goodness of a person or thing.
papuri
acknowledgment
Recognition and giving value to something.
akita
Slang Meanings
like awesome or amazing
You should praise her new song, it's so cool!
Pumuri ka sa bagong kanta niya, sobrang astig!
literal praise, but with a hint of sarcasm
You're so good, it’s like praising the sto. You’ve discovered a new talent!
Ang galing mo, parang pumuri sa sto. Nakatuklas ka ng bagong talento!
very impressed
Dude, I praise what you’re wearing, it’s so classy!
Dude, pumuri na ako sa suot mo, ang classy!