Umaklas (en. Rebel)

u-ma-klas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Attempt to fight or break away from a system or authority.
The workers rebelled against the unjust wages.
Umaklas ang mga manggagawa laban sa hindi makatarungang sahod.
To become resilient and demonstrate strength in times of danger.
Despite the danger, the community stood up for their rights.
Sa kabila ng panganib, umaklas ang bayan para sa kanilang mga karapatan.
To protest or not comply with established regulations.
The group decided to rebel and no longer follow the rules.
Nagpasya ang grupo na umaklas at hindi na sumunod sa mga patakaran.

Etymology

from the root word 'clas'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rebel in battle
Fight for rights or principles.
umaklas sa laban

Related Words

rebellion
An active effort to fight against an authority or governance.
himagsikan
rebel
A person who breaks away or fights against the system or laws.
rebelde

Slang Meanings

to rebel
The students rebelled against the school's unfair policy.
Nag-umaklas ang mga estudyante laban sa maling polisiya ng paaralan.
to express one's feelings
He revealed everything in a monologue about how he feels.
Umaklas siya sa lahat ng hidwaan at nagmonologo sa kanyang nararamdaman.
to go against the norm
The group rebelled against the temporary standards of the law.
Umaklas ang grupo sa paminsang pamantayan ng batas.