Pasukuin (en. Defeat)

/paˈsuku.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of surrendering or yielding power to another.
After a long battle, he was forced to surrender to the enemy.
Matapos ang mahabang laban, napilitan siyang pasukuin ang kaaway.
The separation from a fight or the surrender of competitors.
Despite their strength, they cannot avoid surrendering to their foes.
Sa kabila ng kanilang lakas, hindi nila maiiwasang pasukuin ang mga kaaway.
The expression of acceptance of defeat or failure.
His decision to surrender the fight was acknowledged by his peers.
Ang kanyang desisyon na pasukuin ang laban ay kinilala ng kanyang mga kasamahan.

Etymology

derived from the word 'sukô', meaning 'surrender' or 'give in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not surrendering
Will not give in or agree to surrender.
hindi susuko
forced to surrender
No other choice but to surrender.
napilitang sumuko

Related Words

surrender
A word meaning to yield the fight or surrender.
sukô
give
The act of yielding something or power to others.
bigay

Slang Meanings

To become very happy or excited
You will be ecstatic at your favorite band's concert!
Pasukuin ka sa concert ng favorite band mo!
To stay up late or lose sleep due to fun
There's an exam tomorrow but my friends kept me up gaming.
Bukas na ang exam pero pinasukuin pa ako ng tropa ko sa laro.