Umawang (en. To ascend)

oo-ma-wang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To start going up or leaving from a lower level to a higher one.
He ascended the steep steps of the mountain.
Umawang siya sa hagdang-hagdang dulong ng bundok.
To rise to a higher position or level.
He ascended in his career after several years of hard work.
Siya ay umawang sa kanyang karera matapos ang ilang taon ng pagsusumikap.
To reach a higher level of thought or understanding.
His thinking ascended to the concept of beauty.
Umawang ang kanyang pag-iisip sa konsepto ng kagandahan.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

ascend to success
To rise or achieve success in life.
umawang sa tagumpay

Related Words

to ascend
The action of going up or rising from one level to another.
akyat
high
Indicates a high level or position.
mataas

Slang Meanings

Empathy or concern for someone.
We should show empathy to those in need.
Dapat tayong umawang sa mga nangangailangan.
Feeling or understanding the situation of others.
We need to empathize with what our friends are going through.
Kailangan nating umawang sa mga pinagdadaanan ng ating mga kaibigan.