Umambag (en. To contribute)

u-mam-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a contribution.
You need to contribute an idea for the project.
Kailangan mong umambag ng ideya para sa proyekto.
To provide support or help in an activity.
The group wants to contribute time to the community service.
Nais ng grupo na umambag ng oras sa community service.
To be a part of something or a cause.
Everyone should contribute to the development of the barangay.
Ang bawat isa ay dapat umambag sa pag-unlad ng barangay.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'ambag'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to contribute a little
to give a small contribution
umambag ng kaunti
to contribute to a group
to participate in a group or organization
umambag sa grupo

Related Words

contribution
a share or part given to something
ambag
contribution
something given to help or add
kontribusyon

Slang Meanings

to contribute or help
I contributed to the group for their project.
Umambag ako sa grupo para sa proyekto nila.
to meddle or interfere
People just want to butt in on the conversation, but they weren't invited.
Gusto lang umambag ng mga tao sa usapan, pero di naman sila inimbita.