Umukin (en. To imbibe)

/uˈmukin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to drink or to absorb liquid.
He is drinking water after exercising.
Siya ay umuukin ng tubig pagkatapos mag-ehersisyo.
The action of extracting nutrients from a liquid.
The body absorbs vitamins from milk.
Ang katawan ay umuukin ng mga bitamina mula sa gatas.
Often used to express the act of sipping something.
The child is drinking from his cup.
Ang bata ay umuukin ng inumin mula sa kanyang baso.

Etymology

From the word 'ukin' meaning to adapt or to rotate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

carving memories
The process of creating unforgettable experiences.
umuukit ng alaala

Related Words

transfer
The process of moving or carrying liquids from one container to another.
salin

Slang Meanings

start or begin
Let's umukin, there's no reason to wait anymore!
Umunik na tayo, wala nang dahilan pang maghintay!
to charge in or enter suddenly
He umukin into the room without asking.
Umunik siya sa kwarto nang hindi nagpaalam.
to take out or to let out
Get out now, they're already here!
Umunik ka na, andiyan na sila!