Sumagotsagot (en. Answers back)

su-ma-got-sa-got

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Refers to the act of giving an answer or explanation to a question or discourse.

He answered back to his teacher's questions.

Siya ay sumagotsagot sa mga tanong ng kanyang guro.

The action of opposing or responding to an argument or statement.

It is not good to answer back to parents.

Hindi naman magandang sumagotsagot sa mga magulang.

From the root word 'sagot' meaning answer or reply, and the prefix 'sum-' indicating an action.

answer verbally

spoke to express a response to something.

sumagot ng pasalita

do not answer back

avoid opposing or responding inappropriately.

huwag sumagotsagot

answer

The response or explanation to a question.

sagot

respect

The act of valuing the opinions or words of others.

respeto

the person who is always noisy or loves to interfere

Marco, the talkative one in class, really has no more courage.

Si Marco, ang sumagotsagot sa klase, wala na talagang lakas ng loob.

someone who spreads mishaps or gossip

Don't be a busybody in the group, or others might replace you.

Huwag ka na magpakasumagotsagot sa grupo, baka palitan ka ng iba.

constantly nagging, never-ending pestering

Jenny is always nagging at home, so we can't relax.

Laging sumagotsagot si Jenny sa bahay, kaya hindi kami makapagpahinga.