Uminat (en. To recover)

oo-mee-nat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of restoring to a previous state or returning to a condition.
His mood recovered after the painful experience.
Uminat ang kanyang kalooban pagkatapos ng masakit na karanasan.
Refers to the process of regaining things that were lost or forgotten.
It is important to recover the lost documents before the deadline.
Mahalaga na uminat ang mga nawalang dokumento bago ang deadline.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to recover one's mind
gained clarity or understanding
uminat ng isip

Related Words

recovery
A process of regaining something or a right.
pagbawi
restoration
Returning to a previous state.
pagsasauli

Slang Meanings

To be shy or not move due to fear or nervousness.
When he saw his crush, he seemed to be frozen and couldn't move.
Nang makita niya si crush, parang uminat siya at hindi nakagalaw.
To hold back or resist the call of the body.
Even though he wanted to eat, he still held back because he was on a diet.
Kahit na gusto na niyang kumain, uminat pa rin siya dahil nasa diet siya.