Umangkat (en. To import)

/umˈaŋkat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The meaning of umangkat is the action of bringing something from another place.
The company imported products from another country.
Ang kumpanya ay umangkat ng mga produkto mula sa ibang bansa.
Umangkat may also refer to the act of trading or bringing goods or products.
This year, they imported many electronics from Asia.
Sa taong ito, umangkat sila ng maraming electronics mula sa Asya.
Umangkat can refer to the process of bringing items into a country.
The importation of medicines is strictly regulated by the government.
Ang umangkat ng mga gamot ay mahigpit na pinangangasiwaan ng pamahalaan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'angkat' meaning 'to bring from another place.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to import products
to bring products from another place
umangkat ng produkto
to import vehicles
to bring vehicles from abroad
umangkat ng mga sasakyan

Related Words

angkat
Root word meaning 'to bring from another place.'
angkat
Export
Production of goods to be sold abroad.
Export

Slang Meanings

To migrate or move to another place.
His family migrated to another country for better opportunities.
Nag-umangkat ang pamilya niya sa ibang bansa para sa mas magandang oportunidad.
To go to another place to look for something of better or higher quality.
Just shop for clothes online, it's more worth it here.
Umangkat ka na lang ng damit sa online store, mas sulit dito.