Sumagka (en. To recede)

/suːmɑːɡkɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Acts as if retreating or going back.
The water receded at the shore after the strong wave.
Ang tubig ay sumagka sa dalampasigan matapos ang malakas na alon.
Change location or position.
The boats receded from the water they should climb.
Sumagka ang mga bangka sa tubig na dapat nilang akyatin.
Move further away from something.
This storm receded and has left our area.
Ang bagyong ito ay sumagka at umalis na sa aming lugar.

Etymology

From the word 'sagka' with the prefix 'sum-' indicating an action of doing something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to recede from the wave
To leave a place of storm or danger.
sumagka sa alon

Related Words

recede
The action of retreating or withdrawing.
sagka

Slang Meanings

Butted in or interfered in a situation where you shouldn't be present.
Why are you in the conversation? You have nothing to do with it, you just butted in.
Bakit ka nandiyan sa usapan? Wala ka namang kinalaman, nag-sumagka ka lang.
Entered into something where you have no right or where you're not welcome.
He crashed a party where he wasn't invited.
Pumikit siya sa mga tao sa isang party na sumagka siya sa invitasyon.