Umukab (en. To meet halfway)

u-mu-kab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of one person reaching out to another.
They met halfway in the middle of the street to discuss their collaboration.
Umukab sila sa gitna ng kalsada upang pag-usapan ang kanilang pagtutulungan.
The agreement of two parties on a subject.
They met halfway on their decision regarding the project.
Umukab sila sa kanilang desisyon tungkol sa proyekto.
The act of reaching out or connecting with another person.
He met halfway with his friend to resolve their conflict.
Umukab siya sa kanyang kaibigan upang ayusin ang kanilang alitan.

Etymology

Indigenous language of the Filipinos

Common Phrases and Expressions

meet halfway
having an agreement or compromise
umukab sa gitna

Related Words

agreement
The process of achieving understanding between two parties.
pagkakasunduan
compromise
The existence of an agreement where both parties make sacrifices.
kompromiso

Slang Meanings

opponent
Juan said, 'Just leave him alone, he's not my opponent.'
Sabi ni Juan, 'Hayaan mo na siya, di ko siya kalaban.'
people discussing
The students are in the middle of a debate about the project.
Nasa tengah ng umukab ang mga estudyante tungkol sa proyekto.
lively conversation
We ate while having a lively conversation.
Kumain kami habang nag-u umukab sa kwentuhan.