Umapaw (en. Overflow)

/um.ap.aw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Reached outside or exceeded the amount of something.

The water overflowed from the creek when it rained.

Umapaw ang tubig sa batis noong umulan.

Exceeding the capacity of a container.

The milk overflowed from the cup when I wasn't watching it.

Umapaw ang gatas sa tasa nang hindi ko ito binantayan.

The spillage of liquid from a container.

I saw the broth overflow from the pan while I was cooking.

Nakita kong umapaw ang sabaw mula sa kawali habang niluluto ko.

Filipino origin

anger overflowed

sudden outburst of anger

umapaw ang galit

overflowing emotions

overwhelming emotions

umapaw na damdamin

overflowing

The process of spilling out or exceeding the limits.

pag-umapaw

To overflow with emotions or feelings.

My joy overflowed when I received the news.

Umapaw na ang ligaya ko nung natanggap ko yung balita.

To spill over due to excess food or drink.

The rice overflowed when serving, there was so much!

Umapaw yung kanin sa pang-serve, ang dami!