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    Sumadya (en. To intervene)

    /suˈmadʒa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to interfere or to get involved in a situation.
    He needed to intervene in the discussion to speed up the process.
    Kinailangan ng kanyang sumadya sa usapan upang mapabilis ang proseso.
    The act of entering into something they are not involved in.
    It's not good to intervene in their conflict.
    Hindi maganda ang sumadya sa kanilang hidwaan.
    The act of taking a step to assist or disrupt.
    The teacher intervened in the debate to resolve the misunderstanding.
    Ang guro ay sumadya sa debate upang mas malutas ang hindi pagkakaunawaan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'madya' meaning 'to act' or 'to perform'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intervene in a conflict
    to get involved in a conflict or fight.
    sumadya sa laban

    Related Words

    intervention
    An action that refers to taking steps to interfere in a situation.
    interbensyon

    Slang Meanings

    To casually inform or invite someone.
    Dude, drop by the party tomorrow!
    Dude, sumadya ka naman sa party bukas!
    To drop by or visit a place unexpectedly.
    He dropped by his friend's house even though it wasn't scheduled.
    Sumadya siya sa bahay ng kaibigan niya kahit hindi ito naka-schedule.