Umiba (en. To change)
u-mi-ba
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of changing from one state to another.
He changed his clothes before entering the party.
Umiba siya ng damit bago pumasok sa party.
Deviation from a norm or established practice.
His opinion on the issue changed.
Umiba ang kanyang opinyon tungkol sa isyu.
The movement from one location or situation to another.
They moved residence because of a new job.
Umiba sila ng tirahan dahil sa bagong trabaho.
Common Phrases and Expressions
change one's mind
to change one's decision or opinion
umiba ng isip
change direction
to change one's path or route
umiba ng direksyon
Related Words
change
The process of moving from one state to another.
pagbabago
translation
The act of transferring from one language or form to another.
salin
Slang Meanings
to change or adapt to a situation
We need to umiba because our old strategies are no longer effective.
Kailangan tayong umiba kasi hindi na effective 'yung mga dating strategy natin.
to become different or no longer the same as before
He has changed a lot since he got his new job.
Ang dami nang umiba sa kanya simula nang magkaroon siya ng bagong trabaho.
to shift focus or interest
After that concert, I really umiba in the music genre I listen to.
After that concert, umiba talaga 'ko sa music genre na pinapakinggan ko.