Umakyat (en. Ascend)

/um.ʌ.kat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of ascending.
He ascended the mountain early.
Umakyat siya sa bundok nang maaga pa lamang.
Movement from a lower level to a higher level.
The prices of goods in the market have risen.
Umakyat ang presyo ng mga bilihin sa pamilihan.
Promotion to a higher position or role.
He ascended to the position of manager due to his diligence.
Umakyat siya sa posisyon ng manager dahil sa kanyang sipag.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ascend the stairs
To climb a series of steps or levels.
umakyat sa hagdang-hagdang
go up
To move to a higher place.
umakyat sa taas

Related Words

akyat
A verb that refers solely to the act of climbing.
akyat
lipad
Flight or ascent in the air.
lipad

Slang Meanings

to reach a high place
I'm climbing the mountain to get a good view.
Umaakyat ako sa bundok para makakuha ng magandang tanawin.
to level up or improve
Let's move, we need to step up to this level.
Kumilos na tayo, kailangan nating umakyat sa level na ito.
to reach another level of fame or attention
He made it to the conversation, he's really popular now.
Umakyat na siya sa usapan, sikat na sikat na ngayon.