Umangat (en. To rise)

umá-ngat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Indicates an action or movement of rising
The prices of goods rose due to inflation.
Umangat ang mga presyo ng bilihin dahil sa inflation.
To increase or rise from a level
His rank in the office rose after hard work.
Umangat ang kanyang ranggo sa opisina matapos ang masipag na trabaho.
To become more successful or improve
His reputation rose after a successful project.
Umangat ang kanyang reputasyon matapos ang matagumpay na proyekto.

Etymology

from the root word 'angat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rise in life
to succeed despite challenges
umangat sa buhay
raise the voice
to raise the tone of voice
umangat ang boses

Related Words

rise
The meaning of rise is the act of climbing or increasing in level on something.
angat

Slang Meanings

to rise up in life or improve one's circumstances
Before, I was buried in debt, but now, I've risen up in life!
Dati, lugmok ako sa utang, pero ngayon, umangat na ako sa buhay!
to level up
After studying, I leveled up my skills.
Pagkatapos mag-aral, umangat ang level ng skills ko.
to come out on top in a competition
We have a big chance to come out on top in the competition later.
Malaki ang chance na umangat kami sa laban mamaya.