Tumayo (en. To stand)
too-mah-yo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of standing up from a seated position.
He stood up from his chair to show respect.
Tumayo siya sa kanyang upuan upang magbigay galang.
Having a position or location in an upright manner.
He stood in the middle of the floor.
Tumayo siya sa gitna ng sahig.
Creating a fund or support for a cause.
He stood for his principles.
Tumayo siya para sa kanyang mga prinsipyo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Stand up!
Encouraging someone to stand up.
Tumayo ka!
Stand firm.
Be steadfast in your beliefs.
Tumayo nang matatag.
Related Words
tayo
A verb meaning 'to stand'.
tayo
tindig
The action of standing up or being upright.
tindig
Slang Meanings
Get up!
Stand up now, you're sleeping again!
Tumayo ka na, tulog ka na naman!
Rise up!
Let's stand up for the fight!
Tumayo tayo sa laban!
Let's go!
Stand up now, let's go back inside.
Tumayo ka na, bumalik na tayo sa loob.
Stand up, bro!
Stand up now, you look like you're dead over there!
Tumayo ka na, parang kang patay diyan!