Umamak (en. To ascend)

u-ma-mak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or movement that means to rise from a lower level to a higher one.

The bird ascended to the branch of the tree.

Umamak ang ibon sa sanga ng puno.

The act of rising or climbing something or someone.

The athlete ascended the stairs.

Umamak ang atleta sa hagdang-bato.

To advance or elevate to a higher position or state.

He ascended in his career within five years.

Umamak siya sa kanyang karera sa loob ng limang taon.

Derived from the word 'kamak' which means to ascend.

to ascend a level

to rise or progress in a situation or state

umamak ng antas

climb

The act of rising or climbing.

akyat

descend

To descend from a higher place; better to go down from above.

mangat

To take action or become active in something.

He started to get serious about studying when exams were coming up.

Umamak na siya sa pag-aaral kapag malapit na ang exams.

To push or strive towards a goal.

You should get on with your business; we don't have time to hesitate.

Dapat umamak ka na sa negosyo mo, wala na tayong oras para mag-atubili.

To start taking steps or actions towards a target.

We're just waiting, let's get moving on our plan.

Naghihintay na lang tayo, umamak na tayo sa plano natin.