Umamen (en. To affirm)
oo-mah-men
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to agree or assert something.
He affirmed in their discussion about leaving.
Umamen siya sa kanilang usapan tungkol sa pag-alis.
Saying 'yes' or accepting a proposal.
He affirmed the offer to join the project.
Umamen siya sa alok na makasama sa proyekto.
Acknowledging the truth of a statement.
He affirmed that what he said was correct.
Umamen siya na tama ang kanyang sinabi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to affirm the truth
agreeing to a statement that is true
umamen sa katotohanan
to agree to a suggestion
agreeing to an offered or proposed idea
umamen sa mungkahi
Related Words
to admit
A verb meaning to acknowledge one’s own mistake or truth.
aminin
Slang Meanings
To ask or gather information
Go and umamen with people to find out what's going on.
Umamen ka sa mga tao para malaman kung anong nangyayari.
To chat with others, often about gossip
Chat with your classmates about the latest news on campus!
Umamen ka sa mga kaklase mo tungkol sa bagong balita sa campus!
To mingle or socialize
You should umamen at the party later to meet new people.
Dapat umamen ka sa party mamaya para makilala ang iba.
To reach out or check in on someone
Check in with your best friend, she seems to be having a problem.
Umamen ka kay best friend mo, mukhang may problema siya.