umunlad
The English verb evolve is translated into Tagalog as umunlad.
umunlad is used to mean come into being or develop.
Meaning: come into being, develop (verb)
Which one should you use?
Pag-usbong signifies the concept of evolution as a natural growth or emergence of something new, while Pag-unlad translates to progression and is used when discussing the evolution of society, technology or any system. In colloquial speech, the phrase Nag-iba na is used to convey the notion of having changed or evolved.
Did you know?
- While umunlad means to evolve or develop, it is the primary word Filipinos use to describe becoming wealthy or prosperous.
- To describe a biological evolution, Filipinos often borrow the English word 'evolution' or use the Spanish ebolusyon rather than umunlad.
- The prefix 'um-' in umunlad is an ancient marker used to indicate that an actor is performing an action, a linguistic feature that has survived since the Proto-Austronesian era.
Examples in context
- Ang aking pananaw sa mundo ay patuloy na nag-e-evolve.My worldview continues to evolve.
- Umunlad ang teknolohiya sa bansa.Technology in the country has evolved.
- Gusto kong umunlad ang aking buhay.I want my life to develop/evolve.
- Umunlad ang kanilang negosyo nang husto.Their business has evolved significantly.
Example conversation
Maria and Ricardo are discussing their career goals at a cafe.
- MariaSana ay umunlad ang iyong career, Ricardo.I hope your career evolves, Ricardo.
- RicardoSalamat, Maria. Nagtatrabaho ako nang mabuti.Thank you, Maria. I am working hard.
- MariaDapat ay umunlad ang iyong mga kasanayan.Your skills should evolve.
- RicardoTama ka, mag-aaral ako nang higit pa.You are right, I will study more.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries umunlad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
