Tumutop (en. To rise)

/tuˈmu.top/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of standing or climbing to a higher place.
The sun is rising in the middle of the sky.
Tumutupoy ang araw sa gitna ng kalangitan.
The growing or rising of a thing or situation.
Oil prices are rising in the market.
Tumtop ang mga presyo ng langis sa pamilihan.
Seeking a higher rank or position in an organization.
The student is rising in grades to enter university.
Ang estudyante ay tumutop sa kanyang mga grado upang makapasok sa unibersidad.

Etymology

from the word 'tumo' meaning 'to rise' or 'to grow' and 'top' from English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

focus on what is needed
Concentrate on important things for growth.
tumutok sa kailangan

Related Words

to climb
A verb that means to go to a higher level or place.
umakyat
to increase
A word that indicates rising or growing.
tumaas

Slang Meanings

Come on, let's party!
Now, let's hang out at Mark's house!
Ngayon, tumutop tayo sa bahay ni Mark!
Just relax
Tomorrow, let's just hang out at the mall!
Bukas, tumutop tayo sa mall at mag chill!
Not doing much
I just hang out at home every day.
Araw-araw tumutop lang ako sa bahay.