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    Sumakal (en. To squeeze)

    /suˈmakal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to squeeze or hold tight.
    He squeezed his friend's neck in anger.
    Sumakal siya sa leeg ng kanyang kaibigan sa galit.
    An action of holding onto something with force.
    He held his brother's hand tightly to prevent him from falling.
    Sumakal siya sa kamay ng kanyang kapatid upang hindi ito mahulog.
    A verb form that indicates an action causing pain or discomfort.
    The cat squeezed its owner's leg.
    Sumakal ang pusa sa binti ng kanyang amo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sakal' meaning to squeeze or hold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to squeeze strength
    to persevere or act as if having strength
    sumakal ng lakas

    Related Words

    squeeze
    The act of pressing or holding that causes pressure or distress.
    sakal
    tight
    Anything that is considerably tight or secured.
    mahigpit

    Slang Meanings

    To hold a grudge
    I'm done, I've already held a grudge against that anger!
    Tapos na ako, sumakal na ako sa galit niyan!
    To become annoyed
    That's why he got mad, I must have annoyed him by being quiet!
    Kaya pala siya nagalit, sumakal na tumahimik ako!