Sumampa (en. To ascend)
su-mám-pa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of taking a step up from a lower level.
He climbed the stairs to jump.
Sumampa siya sa hagdang-bato upang makalukso.
Ascending on something, like a mountain or roads.
The group climbed to the top of the mountain.
Sumampa ang grupo sa tuktok ng bundok.
Moving from one position to a higher one.
He ascended to his new position as manager.
Sumampa siya sa kanyang bagong tungkulin bilang manager.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ascend the stairs
to go up the stairs
sumampa sa hagdang-bato
to rise to one's position
to be promoted to a role
sumampa sa kanyang posisyon
Related Words
akyat
The action of climbing or ascending.
akyat
pangangatwiran
The process of elevating an idea or opinion to a higher level.
pangangatwiran
Slang Meanings
To go up or jump to a place.
He climbed up the metal stairs to see the view.
Sumampa siya sa hagdang bakal para makita ang view.
To join or tag along with a group or situation.
He tagged along with their group even though he wasn't invited.
Sumampa siya sa barkada nila kahit hindi siya invited.
To rise to a higher position or state.
He has risen to a higher position at work.
Sumampa na siya sa mas mataas na posisyon sa trabaho.