umuunlad
The English word thriving is translated to Tagalog as umuunlad.
The term umuunlad is used to describe a state of continuous progress or development. Depending on the context, you might use different words to express that something is thriving, such as being successful, prosperous or even fabulous.
Meaning: flourishing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word umuunlad is derived from the root unlad, which means progress or development.
Which one should you use?
While umuunlad describes a continuous state of progressing or thriving, the adjective maunlad is specifically used to describe a place or an economy that is prosperous or developed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The completed aspect, which refers to something that has developed or progressed, is umunlad. The contemplative aspect, used for the future tense to mean something will develop or will thrive, is formed by repeating the first syllable of the root: uunlad.
Did you know?
- While umuunlad means thriving, the Tagalog concept of progress is often linked to the word asenso, which is borrowed from the Spanish word 'ascenso' meaning 'ascent'.
- The root unlad is closely related to the idea of 'unfolding', suggesting that thriving is seen as a natural process of opening up to one's full potential.
- In Filipino culture, describing a person as umuunlad often implies not just financial wealth, but a holistic improvement in their social standing and family well-being.
Examples in context
- Ang mga negosyo niya ay nagtatagumpayHis businesses are thriving.
- Talagang bongga ang kita ngayon ng aming grupoOur group is really thriving in terms of income right now.
- Umuunlad ang kanilang negosyo.Their business is thriving.
- Umuunlad ang kanilang munting negosyo.Their small business is thriving.
- Umuunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa.The country's economy is flourishing.
- Umuunlad ang mga halaman sa hardin.The plants in the garden are thriving.
Example conversation
Juan and Jasmine are talking about a local market.
- JuanNakita mo ba ang palengke, Jasmine?Did you see the market, Jasmine?
- JasmineOo, Juan. Mukhang umuunlad ang mga tindahan doon.Yes, Juan. The shops there seem to be thriving.
- JuanMarami na talagang bumibili rito.There are really many buyers here now.
- JasmineMaganda talaga ang takbo ng kalakalan.The flow of trade is really good.
