Saka

to ascend; to go up; to rise; to move upverb

Alternative meanings

To move upward, go to a higher place, or increase in level, value, price, or position. It can also mean improving status or advancing in a hierarchy.

Pronunciation

SAH-kah

Root and affixes

Saka means to go up, ascend, or rise. Misaka means went up or ascended. Pagsaka can mean ascent, rise, or increase. Katkat is more for climbing or scaling.

Variants or conjugations

ascended; will go up; ascent; climb; high; promotion

Related words and expressions

high; mountain; stairs; price; position; work; grade; level

Meaning and usage notes

Saka works for physically ascending and for rising in level, price, or position. For promotion at work, clarify with promosyon or pagsaka sa posisyon.