magtagumpay
magtagumpáy with stress marks
to succeed or triumph
From root: tagumpay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtagumpay
nag-ta-gum-PAY
succeeded
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatagumpay
nag-ta-ta-gum-PAY
is succeeding
Future (Contemplated)
magtatagumpay
mag-ta-ta-gum-PAY
will succeed
Usage Note
Magtagumpay is the actor-focus form of tagumpay, used for achieving success or victory. It appears across registers — from casual encouragement between friends to graduation speeches and motivational posts — making it one of the most universally recognized verbs in Filipino everyday life.
Examples
" Gusto kong magtagumpay sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
I want to succeed in life.
Literal Translation
Want I to-succeed in life.
" Sikapin nating magtagumpay sa ating mga pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Let us strive to succeed in our dreams.
Literal Translation
Strive we to-succeed in our dreams.
" Kung magpupursigi ka at hindi susuko sa mga pagsubok, tiyak na magtatagumpay ka balang araw. "
Natural Translation
If you persevere and do not give up on the trials, you will surely succeed someday.
Literal Translation
If persevere you and not give-up on the trials, sure that will-succeed you someday.
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