Umalkila (en. To serve)

/umalˈkila/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Providing service or help to a person or group.
He served as a teacher at their school.
Siya ay umalkila bilang guro sa kanilang paaralan.
The act of performing a duty.
We should serve well on every occasion.
Dapat tayong umalkila ng mabuti sa bawat pagkakataon.
Responding to the demands of others.
He wanted to serve the needs of his friends.
Nais niyang umalkila sa mga pangangailangan ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to serve for the community
to serve for the welfare of the community
umalkila para sa bayan

Related Words

service
The action of offering help or service to others.
serbisyo

Slang Meanings

talking to someone as if you don't care
Yesterday, we were chilling at the park, he just umalkila with the people.
Kahapon, nag-chill kami sa park, umalkila lang siya sa mga tao.
to act badass or not to care about others' opinions
As long as I'm happy, I'll just umalkila with what others say.
Basta't masaya ako, umalkila na lang ako sa sinasabi ng iba.
to be chill or relaxed
When there's a problem, it's better to just umalkila.
Pag may problema, mas mabuting umalkila ka lang.