From root: unlad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umunlad
u-mun-LAD
progressed
Present (Incomplete)
umuunlad
u-mu-un-LAD
is progressing
Future (Contemplated)
uunlad
u-un-LAD
will progress
Usage Note
Umunlad is used to describe progress, development, or improvement, often in the context of one's career, financial status, or the nation's economy. It implies a significant or steady movement toward a better state rather than just moving forward.
Examples
" Umunlad ang aming negosyo. "
Natural Translation
Our business progressed.
Literal Translation
Progressed the our business.
" Sana ay umunlad ang ating bayan. "
Natural Translation
I hope our country progresses.
Literal Translation
Hope that to-progress the our country.
" Kung patuloy tayong magsisipag at magtitipid, tiyak na uunlad ang ating pamumuhay sa mga susunod na taon. "
Natural Translation
If we keep being diligent and thrifty, our way of life will surely improve in the coming years.
Literal Translation
If continue we be-diligent and save, sure that will-progress the our living in the next years.
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