Umangkas (en. To mount)

/umang.kas/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To mount is a verb meaning to ride or sit on the back of something or someone.

He mounted on his friend's bicycle.

Siya ay umangkas sa bisikleta ng kanyang kaibigan.

It also means to ride on someone else's ideas or resources for one's own benefit.

It is not good to just ride on someone else's ideas.

Hindi mabuti na umangkas lamang sa ideya ng iba.

to mount a horse

to ride on a horse

umangkas sa kabayo

mount

This word refers to the knowledge or ability to mount on something, often relating to riding or boarding.

angkas

To ride on someone's back (usually on a motorcycle or bicycle)

I rode on Juan's motorcycle to get to school.

Umangkas ako sa motor ni Juan para makarating sa school.

To hitch a ride or ask for a lift from a friend

I'll hitch a ride with you on the way home.

Umangkas muna ako sa'yo sa daan bago umuwi.

To join a group or activity

I joined their basketball team to be part of it.

Umangkas ako sa team nila sa basketball para makasama.