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    Umalok (en. To offer)

    /uˈma.lok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or process of offering something to another person.
    Those who offer help are often accepted with gratitude.
    Ang mga nag-aalok ng tulong ay kadalasang tinatanggap nang may pasasalamat.
    Providing an opportunity or choice to someone.
    He offered a better deal to the clients.
    Umalok siya ng mas magandang alok sa mga kliyente.
    Applying for a position or role.
    He applied for a higher position in the company.
    Umalok siya para sa isang mataas na posisyon sa kumpanya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'alok' meaning 'to offer' or 'to give a chance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Offered help
    Gave an offer to help.
    Umalok ng tulong
    Offered an opportunity
    Gave an option or possibility.
    Umalok ng pagkakataon

    Related Words

    offer
    The act of calling or beckoning others to accept an offer.
    alok

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to be interested
    It seems like he just 'umalok' to get her attention.
    Parang umalok lang siya para makuha 'yung atensyon niya.
    To join a conversation without knowledge
    He doesn't know the topic, it's like he just 'umalok' without any purpose.
    Di niya alam ang topic, parang umalok lang siya na walang saisay.
    To insert oneself into a situation
    Why did you 'umalok' in our discussion? You have nothing to do with this!
    Bakit ka umalok sa usapan natin? Wala ka namang kinalaman dito!