Umalam (en. To understand)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the process of understanding something or information.
You need to understand what the teacher said.
Kailangan mong umalam kung ano ang sinabi ng guro.
Acquiring knowledge or information from a situation.
He quickly understood the details of the project.
Mabilis siyang umalam sa mga detalye ng proyekto.
Recognizing the truth or what is really happening.
He learned to understand the truth behind the news.
Natuto siyang umalam sa katotohanan sa likod ng balita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

know already
become familiar or have knowledge about a discussion or situation.
umalam ka na

Related Words

knowledge
The state of having information or skill in a specific subject.
kaalaman
analysis
The process of studying or understanding the details or aspects of a subject.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

To inquire or chat about something.
Check on him, he might want to inquire about our project.
Kumustahin mo siya, baka gusto niyang umalam tungkol sa ating project.
To investigate or find out the real situation.
Sometimes, you need to find out what's really going on.
Minsan, kailangan mong umalam kung ano talaga ang nangyayari.