Umarok (en. To rise)

/uˈma.rok/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to rise to a higher level or state.
The children rose up the tree to see the birds.
Umarok ang mga bata sa puno upang makita ang mga ibon.
The action of moving upwards from one place to another higher place.
He/She rose up the stairs hoping to reach the top.
Umarok siya sa hagdang-bahaye sa pag-asam na makarating sa itaas.
Commencement of a journey or collective movement upwards.
People rose towards the mountain at the start of their endeavor.
Umarok ang mga tao patungo sa bundok sa simula ng kanilang pagsusumikap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'rok' meaning to rise or ascend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The news rises.
The news comes out or spreads.
Umarok ang balita.

Related Words

to climb
A type of action describing the act of rising or climbing.
akyat
to elevate
A term that can refer to rising in status or level.
angat

Slang Meanings

Slept soundly or fell asleep from exhaustion.
He collapsed on the sofa and fell asleep like a sultan.
Bumagsak siya sa sofa at umarok na parang isang sultan.
Fell asleep unexpectedly.
In the middle of class, he suddenly fell asleep.
Nasa gitna ng klase, bigla siyang umarok.
Made oneself comfortable while sleeping.
Out of joy, she fell asleep on her bed as if she were rich.
Sa sobrang saya, umarok siya sa kama niya na parang kayaman.