Umatake (en. To take)
u-ma-ta-ke
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Acts of taking or removing something.
He took food from the table.
Umatake siya ng pagkain mula sa mesa.
To carry out or perform a step.
He took the opportunity to cause trouble.
Umatake siya sa pagkakataon na manggulo.
To respond or take action in a situation.
He took action on the issue when it was mentioned.
Umatake siya sa isyu nang mabanggit ito.
Etymology
from the root word 'take'
Common Phrases and Expressions
take an opportunity
don't miss a good opportunity
umatake ng pagkakataon
Related Words
ten commandments
Ten basic laws from the Bible outlining human obligations to God and fellow humans.
sampung utos
Slang Meanings
to make up an excuse
He made up an excuse to not go to class.
Umatake siya ng excuse para hindi sumama sa klase.
to portray or mimic
It's like he portrayed a superhero in the movie.
Parang umatake siya ng superhero sa pelikula.
found or got at the right moment
Awesome, I got that deal in the online sale!
Ang saya, umatake yung deal sa online sale!