Umampat (en. To erect)

/uˈmɑmpat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To do something to make it stand or to set it up.

He erected a new house by the river.

Umampat siya ng isang bagong bahay sa tabi ng ilog.

Refers to the act of building a structure.

We built a bridge for easier access.

Umampat kami ng tulay para sa mas madaling daan.

An action that describes the establishment of something.

They erected a monument in memory of the heroes.

Umampat sila ng monumento bilang pag-alala sa mga bayani.

From the word 'ampat' meaning 'to stand' or 'to set up'.

erect a monument

Building a monument or symbol.

umampat ng bantayog

building

The process of erecting a structure or object.

pagtayo

Hanging out or passing time.

We just hung out at the mall before going home.

Umampat lang kami sa mall bago umuwi.

To eat or have a snack.

We grabbed a bite at our favorite eatery.

Umampat kami sa paborito naming kainan.

To rest or chill.

We just chilled at home and watched a movie.

Umampat na lang kami sa bahay at nanood ng pelikula.