Umasiste (en. To assist)

/u-má-sis-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes helping or assisting others.
The teacher assisted students who were struggling with their subject.
Ang guro ay umasiste sa mga mag-aaral na nahihirapan sa kanilang asignatura.
Providing support to others in their tasks.
He assisted his friend in organizing the wedding.
Umasiste siya sa kanyang kaibigan sa pag-organisa ng kasal.
Offering help to streamline a process.
The technical staff assisted users of the new software.
Ang teknikal na tauhan ay umasiste sa mga gumagamit ng bagong software.

Etymology

from the root word 'siste' meaning to help or assist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to assist with needs
to help support someone’s needs
umasiste sa mga pangangailangan

Related Words

help
the act of providing assistance or support.
tulong
support
the act of helping a person or group in their activities.
suporta

Slang Meanings

hoping to be in a relationship
It's like you're just hoping for a relationship with him, but you're not!
Parang umaiste ka lang sa kanya, pero di naman kayo!
feeling like you've got their attention
Wow, you're acting like he's the one you love!
Grabe, umastist ka na parang siya na ang mahal mo!
delusional
Don't act like you're together; that's risky!
Huwag kang umastist na parang kayo na, delikado 'yan!