EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to assist; to attend...
to corner; to trap...
embroidery...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/u-ma-sis-TI/
FIL: Ang pagbibigay ng tulong o suporta sa isang tao sa paggawa ng isang gawain; pagdalo sa isang pagtitipon o klase.
EN: to assist; to attend
This is the Tagalized version of 'assist'. It's what the sidekick does for the hero, or what you do for your boss when they ask you to 'pretty please' help them with their PowerPoint. It can also mean just showing up, like 'attending' a class or a meeting.
Tagalog verb infix '-um-' + 'asistí' (from Spanish 'asistir' meaning 'to assist' or 'to attend')
A formal or slightly academic-sounding word. 'Tumulong' is the more common, everyday equivalent for 'to help'. 'Umasisti' is often used in the context of formal duties or attendance.
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🇵🇭 Umasisti ang nars sa doktor habang nag-oopera.
🇺🇸 The nurse assisted the doctor during the operation.
🇵🇭 Inaasahan ang lahat ng mag-aaral na umasisti sa seminar.
🇺🇸 All students are expected to attend the seminar.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.