Umagnas (en. To move)

/uˈmaɡnas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating an action that involves movement or transfer.
He moved from his standing position to a larger space.
Umagnas siya mula sa kanyang kinatatayuan patungo sa mas malawak na espasyo.
The action of transferring from one place to another.
The people moved to another town after the storm.
Umagnas ang mga tao sa ibang bayan matapos ang bagyo.
A transitive verb that requires a direct object.
He moved his position in the company.
Umagnas siya ng kanyang posisyon sa kumpanya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'agna' meaning 'to move' or 'to grow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward in life
to progress or thrive in life.
umagnas sa buhay

Related Words

agna
The root word meaning 'to move' or 'to grow'.
agnas
to ascend
A verb that means 'to ascend' or 'to rise'.
umakyat

Slang Meanings

Leave or move to a place quickly.
Hurry up, our friends are already here!
Umagnas ka na, nandito na ang mga kasama natin!
To hurry or act ahead of others.
Why did you rush as soon as you heard they started?
Bakit parang umagnas ka nung narinig mong nagstart na sila?