Umaperkat (en. To emerge)
/ʊ.mɪˈpɛr.kat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to appear or rise from a situation.
He emerged from the dark corner of the room.
Umamperkat siya mula sa madilim na sulok ng silid.
The coming out or visibility of something after being hidden.
A new idea comes whenever his imagination emerges.
Dumarating ang bagong ideya sa tuwing umaperkat ang kanyang imahinasyon.
The acquisition of a new status or form.
The new generation of leaders emerged in the country.
Umamperkat ang bagong henerasyon ng mga lider sa bansa.
Etymology
From the word Umaperka meaning to push or collide.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Emerge into the light
Coming out from darkness into light or truth.
Umaperkat sa liwanag
Related Words
appear
Meaning to come out or be seen from a hidden place.
lumitaw
Slang Meanings
Going on dates or hanging out.
There she goes again, she’s dating Jake again.
Siya na naman, umaperkat na naman sila ni Jake.
Showing off or flaunting wealth.
Did you notice, she’s showing off her new car.
Pansin mo ba, umaperkat siya sa bagong kotse niya.
Always craving attention.
Why is Toto always seeking attention in class?
Bakit kaya umaperkat lagi si Toto sa klase?