Umatupag (en. Fulfill)

/um-a-tu-pag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something expected or promised.
We need to fulfill our obligations.
Kailangan nating umatupag sa ating mga obligasyon.
To follow a duty or responsibility shown.
Every employee should fulfill their duty.
Ang bawat empleyado ay dapat umatupag sa kaniyang tungkulin.
To provide the requested service or promise.
He fulfilled his promise to help his friend.
Umatupag siya sa kanyang pangako na tulungan ang kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

From the word 'tupad' which means 'to do.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fulfill properly
Do something correctly and well.
Umatupag nang mabuti
Fulfill promises
Keep the promises made.
Umatupag sa mga pangako

Related Words

tupad
The root word meaning 'to do.'
tupad
tungkulin
An obligation or responsibility to fulfill.
tungkulin

Slang Meanings

to start, begin doing something
You should start on your assignments.
Umatupag ka na sa mga takdang-aralin mo.
to help, participate in an activity
He participated in the group's projects.
Umatupag siya sa mga proyekto ng grupo.
to take initiative, to be diligent in completing tasks
You need to take initiative if you want to meet the deadline.
Kailangan umatupag ka kung gusto mong maabot ang deadline.