Umandap (en. To wane)

/uːˈmandap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the decline or decrease of something.
The light waned in the late hours of the night.
Ang ilaw ay umandap sa mga huling bahagi ng gabi.
The gradual change from brighter to darker.
As the night progresses, the color of the sky wanes.
Habang tumatagal ang gabi, ang kulay ng langit ay umandap.
The gradual depletion of strength or vigor.
Upon talking to her friend, her sadness waned.
Nang makausap ang kanyang kaibigan, umandap ang kanyang kalungkutan.

Etymology

Whole derived from the word 'andap' which means incomplete or not respectable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the fire wanes
Means the fire is gradually weakening or losing intensity.
umandap ang apoy

Related Words

dim
A condition of being incomplete or not whole.
andap

Slang Meanings

super cool or extremely awesome
Wow, this is so umandap, it's amazing!
Grabe, ang umandap nito, ang galing!
really exciting
There are so many umandap events this weekend!
Ang dami ng umandap na events sa weekend na 'to!
very high energy
The people here are really umandap, it's so fun!
Ang mga tao dito, umandap talaga, ang saya!