Umupo (en. To sit)
oo-moo-po
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that expresses the body being positioned in a seated manner.
He sat down on the chair when he saw his friend.
Umupo siya sa silya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
The movement from a standing position to a seated position.
I sat on the ground while waiting for my order.
Umupo ako sa lupa habang naghihintay ng aking order.
Taking a position in a large area with many people.
We sat in front of the stage to watch the show.
Umupo kami sa harap ng entablado upang makapanood ng palabas.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sit down now.
A good opportunity to relax.
Umupo ka na.
Related Words
sit
The position where the body is supported by a surface while the feet are on the ground.
upo
seated
A state or condition of being seated.
nakaupo
Slang Meanings
Sit down already, we're running out of time!
Later on, we might not be able to catch up.
Baka mamaya, hindi na tayo makasabay.
Let's get settled, sit down so we can start.
Alright, everyone is already seated.
Ayos na, lahat ay nakaupo na.