Ipagsumamo (en. To plead)

i-pag-su-ma-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Call or beseech something or someone to ask for help or support.
Plead to God your requests.
Ipagsumamo mo sa Diyos ang iyong mga kahilingan.
Humbly approach a person or situation to seek mercy or assistance.
We plead for your help in times of need.
Ipagsumamo namin ang inyong tulong sa oras ng pangangailangan.
A form of calling that usually carries emotion or feeling.
I can't just plead for his friendship.
Hindi ko lang kayang ipagsumamo ang kanyang pagkakaibigan.

Etymology

From the root 'sumamo' meaning 'to plead' or 'to kneel' and the prefix 'ipag-' indicating a command.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plead with him/her
Ask him/her to do something.
ipagsumamo mo sa kanya
plead to God
Call upon God for help or guidance.
ipagsumamo sa Diyos

Related Words

plea
The act of calling or beseeching, usually with accompanying emotion or feeling.
pagsamo

Slang Meanings

to tell or shout out
I will just ipagsumamo what I feel for him so he’ll know.
Iipagsumamo ko na lang ang mga nararamdaman ko sa kanya para malaman niya.
to take pride in or shout out
Why don't you ipagsumamo your skills in basketball?
Bakit hindi mo ipagsusumamo ang galing mo sa basketball?
to express or bring to the public
I hope you ipagsumamo your secrets already.
Sana ay ipagsumamo mo na ang mga sikreto mo.