Umpukan (en. Heap)

um-pu-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of objects that are gathered together, often in a heap or mound.
They made a heap of wood in the backyard.
Nagtayo sila ng umpuan ng mga kahoy sa likod-bahay.
A gathering of people who have come together in a particular place.
There is a gathering of people on the street for the parade.
May umpuan ng mga tao sa kalsada para sa parada.
Formation of a mound or pile.
The pile of stones was seen beside the river.
Ang umpuan ng mga bato ay nakita sa tabi ng ilog.

Etymology

Root word: 'umpok' meaning gathering or cluster.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gathering of people
A large assembly of people.
Umpukan ng mga tao
Heap of objects
A collection or group of objects.
Umpukan ng mga bagay

Related Words

gathering
The process of assembling people or objects.
pagsasama
heap wall
A pile that connects various objects.
tugmang-ulong

Slang Meanings

Crowded or gathered in one place, often full of people.
Wow, there are so many people at the gathering, you can barely move!
Grabe, ang daming tao sa umpuan, halos hindi na makagalaw!
A gathering of people for a purpose or activity.
Our gathering reached its peak while preparing for the project.
Umabot ang umpukan namin sa paghahanda ng project.