Umepekto (en. Affected)

oo-meh-pek-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that indicates having an effect or influence.
Government proposals affected the country's economy.
Ang mga panukala ng gobyerno ay umepekto sa ekonomiya ng bansa.
The action of having an effect or result on something.
The new law affected businesses in the area.
Ang bagong batas ay umepeto sa mga negosyo sa lugar.
Change or influence that arises from an action.
Parents' decisions affected the development of their children.
Ang mga desisyon ng mga magulang ay umepekto sa pag-unlad ng kanilang mga anak.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pektos' meaning 'to affect' or 'influence'

Common Phrases and Expressions

things that affect
situations that cause an effect
mga bagay na umepekto

Related Words

effective
Meaning capable of affecting or bringing about change.
pektibo
effect
The result or outcome of something that affects.
epekto

Slang Meanings

had an effect
The news really affected her, she couldn't sit still.
Sobrang umepekto ang balita sa kanya, hindi na siya mapakali.
reached a point
The stress has affected him, he seems all over the place.
Umepekto na ang stress sa kanya, parang all over the place na.
mood swung
Her friend's advice affected her, somehow she became nicer.
Umepekto ang payo ng kaibigan niya, kahit papaano ay bumait na siya.