Umakit (en. To allure)

u-ma-kít

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To cause attraction or infatuation.

Her smile attracted me to approach her.

Ang kanyang ngiti ay umakit sa akin na lumapit sa kanya.

To provide a reason to have interest.

The beautiful scenery attracted many tourists.

Ang magandang tanawin ay umakit sa maraming turista.

to attract attention

to evoke interest or attention.

umakit ng atensyon

attraction

The reason or quality that brings interest or attention.

akit

to allure

The act of attracting or allure.

humikbi

Climbed or risen (often refers to prices or levels)

Wow, the price of flowers has gone up, it's so expensive now!

Grabe, umakyat na ang presyo ng bulaklak, sobrang mahal na!

Feeling ecstatic or on cloud nine

When he passed the exam, he felt like he was on cloud nine with joy!

Nung naka-pasa siya ng exam, parang umakyat siya sa langit sa tuwa!

Refers to unexpected or scary situations, similar to 'the snake has climbed up'

I hope the monster doesn't come to our village, it's so scary!

Sana di na umakyat ang aswang sa barangay natin, nakakatakot!

Situation turned serious or escalated

When they fought, the situation escalated quickly, it's dangerous now.

Nang nag-away sila, umakyat na ng baril ang sitwasyon, delikado na.