Umaplay (en. To play)
/u.ma.plai/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation.
I want to play outside with my friends.
Nais kong umaplay sa labas kasama ang aking mga kaibigan.
To participate in a game or competition.
My voice is small, but I can play in a big group.
Liit ng boses ko, pero kaya kong umaplay sa laki ng grupo.
To perform or showcase on a stage.
They played at a recently concluded concert.
Sila ay umaplay sa isang katatapos na konsyerto.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'to play'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play well
To perform excellently in a game or show.
umaplay ng maayos
Related Words
game
An activity with rules and objectives that is typically played for fun.
laro
stage
A place or platform where performing or acting takes place.
entablado
Slang Meanings
Entertaining or making people happy
Who is that? They're so fun to play at parties!
Sino ba yan? Ang saya niyang umaplay sa mga parties!
Becoming a show or performance
Come on, let's play in front of the camera!
Sige, umaplay na lang tayo sa harap ng camera!
Doing fun activities
Do you want to play some games later?
Gusto mong umaplay ng mga games mamaya?