Sumaka (en. To achieve)

/suˈma.kɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to achieve or acquire something.

Maria must strive to achieve a high score on the exam.

Dapat sumaka ng mataas na marka sa pagsusulit si Maria.

To be part of a process or opportunity.

Juan participated in his teacher's project.

Si Juan ay sumaka sa proyekto ng kanyang guro.

To reach a goal or target.

All athletes need to strive in this game.

Kailangang sumaka ang lahat ng atleta sa larong ito.

It comes from the root 'suma' meaning 'to be part of' or 'to act'.

achieve through effort

To attain success through hard work.

sumaka sa pamamagitan ng pagsisikap

seize the opportunity

To take part in a good opportunity.

sumaka sa pagkakataon

suma

A root word meaning 'to be part of' or 'to act'.

suma

sagsag

A word describing progress or upliftment.

sagsag

Attempt or effort.

You need to try hard to get what you want.

Kailangan mong sumaka para makuha ang gusto mo.

To be resilient in challenges.

Even though I'm struggling, I still pushed through the exams.

Kahit nahihirapan na ako, sumaka pa rin ako sa exams.

To follow up on an event, usually what’s important.

You’ve got to step up in your skills, right?

Sumaka na sa galing mo, di ba?