Umakda (en. To compose)
/umakˈda/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of writing or creating a work.
He composed a heart-wrenching poem.
Siya ay umakda ng isang makabagbag-damdaming tula.
The act of creating an official document or letter.
You need to compose a letter for the application.
Kailangan mong umakda ng isang liham para sa aplikasyon.
The process of creating a literary work.
Many authors have composed novels under a pseudonym.
Maraming mga manunulat ang umakda ng mga nobela sa ilalim ng pseudonym.
Etymology
originates from the root 'akda' meaning 'to write' or 'to compose'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to compose a poem
to write a poem
umakda ng tula
to write a story
to compose a story
umakda ng kwento
Related Words
work
a written piece or creation, particularly in the field of literature
akda
Slang Meanings
to stand firm
No matter what happens, just stand firm and don't lose hope.
Kahit anong mangyari, umakda ka lang at huwag mawalan ng pag-asa.
to build or establish
Finally, they established a business after years of hardship.
Sa wakas, umakda na sila ng negosyo after ng maraming taon ng paghihirap.
to create or make
We need to create a plan for this project.
Kailangan umakda ng plano para sa proyekto na ito.