Umapa (en. To pick; to choose)

u-ma-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To pick or choose something or someone from a group.
He picked some fruits at the market in the morning.
Umaga ng umapa siya ng mga prutas sa palengke.
To make a selection among options or alternatives.
He rented a vehicle for their trip.
Umupa siya ng sasakyan para sa kanilang biyahe.
To choose the most suitable or best option.
He chose a more comfortable seat in the cinema.
Umupa siya ng mas maginhawang upuan sa sinehan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make the right decision
to choose the proper course of action or decision to be made
umapa ng tamang desisyon

Related Words

choice
refers to the act or process of selecting.
pili

Slang Meanings

prank or joke
Juan's joke was so fun, he's really clever at making people laugh!
Ang saya ng umapa ni Juan, ang talino niyang magpatawa!
to fool around
Don't mess around here, the conversation is serious!
Huwag kang umapa dito, seryoso ang usapan!
to cause drama
You just joked and she got mad right away!
Umupa ka lang at nagalit na agad siya!