Umampon (en. To adopt)
/uˈmampon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of taking in a person or thing to care for and support.
He adopted an orphaned child.
Siya ay umampon ng isang batang ulila.
Having a new family or home.
He was adopted by a family that gave him love.
Umampon siya sa isang pamilya na nagbigay sa kanya ng pagmamahal.
The inclusion of a person into a family where they were not born.
Many children are adopted from shelters.
Maraming mga bata ang umampon mula sa mga shelter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to adopt a child
the act of caring for a child without a family.
umampon ng bata
Related Words
adopted child
A child adopted by another person.
ampon
acceptance
The process of taking in or adopting a person or thing.
pagtanggap
Slang Meanings
to start a relationship
I don't want to umampon anymore, I can't handle the drama.
Ayaw ko nang umampon, di ko na kaya ang mga drama.
to enjoy as if there's no tomorrow
We can do this, let's umampon the fun!
Kaya natin 'to, umampon tayo sa saya!
to keep going until you succeed
I won't give up, just continue to umampon!
Hindi ako susuko, tuloy lang sa umampon!