Umekstra (en. To act as an extra)

u-mek-stra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to performing an additional or extra role in a show or film.

They need extras for the next scene in the movie.

Kailangan ng mga umekstra para sa susunod na eksena sa pelikula.

Acting or portraying a character who is not a main character.

I acted as an extra in a film as a person in the background.

Umekstra ako sa isang pelikula bilang isang tao sa likod ng mga eksena.

extra in the background

an actor featured in the background of the main scene

umekstra sa likod

extras

People who provide additional characters or roles in a film.

extras

Overdoing it or exaggerating.

Wow, you're really overdoing it with your drama, it’s not even that serious.

Grabe, umekstra ka pa sa drama mo, wala namang ganun.

Went overboard or got overly excited.

He overdid it with the dancing, now I can’t take my eyes off him in front of everyone.

Umekstra siya sa pagsasayaw, kaya tuloy kita sa harap ng lahat.

Created a scene or show that wasn't necessary.

Why did he have to create a scene? He's not even the main character in the story!

Bakit umekstra pa siya? Hindi naman siya bida sa kwento!