Sual (en. Suckling)
/su.al/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of an infant sucking milk from its mother's breast.
The suckling of the baby is important for its health.
Ang sual ng sanggol ay mahalaga para sa kanyang kalusugan.
A young animal that depends on its mother's milk.
The suckling lamb needs its mother's milk to continue its growth.
Ang sual ng tupa ay kinakailangan upang magpatuloy ang kanyang paglaki.
Sipping or climbing (in the context of food or drink).
The suckling from the ripe mango is very sweet.
Ang sual mula sa manggang hinog ay napakatamis.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'suin' which means to sip or to ascend.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suckling of flesh
The sipping of commonly consumed food or drink.
sual ng laman
Related Words
breast
Part of a woman's body that provides milk.
suso
Slang Meanings
We can be close now, we've stuck together.
Do you want to hang out before we start the meeting?
Gusto mo ba mag-sual bago natin simulan ang meeting?
To chat or bond.
We just started to hang out while we were together.
Nagsimula lang kaming mag-sual habang nagkakasama.
To hang out or enjoy.
Come on, let's hang out at the mall later!
Tara, mag-sual tayo sa mall mamaya!