Sumaklot (en. To seize)

/suˈmaklot/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To make a step to take something from someone or a place.

He seized an apple from the tree.

Sumaklot siya ng isang mansanas mula sa puno.

To take something with power or force.

He seized the opportunity without thinking.

Sumaklot siya ng pagkakataon nang hindi nag-iisip.

To grab something using the hand.

He seized the cat as it suddenly jumped.

Sumaklot siya ng pusa nang bigla ito tumalon.

From the root word 'saklot' which means 'to pick' or 'to take'.

seize an opportunity

to take advantage of an opportunity

sumaklot ng pagkakataon

seize

Root word meaning 'to take' or 'to pick'.

saklot

to clutch

A verb representing the action of seizing.

saklutin

too much bumped or fell

He got smashed on the stairs, so his bag got crushed.

Sumaklot siya sa hagdang-batay, kaya dinurog ang kanyang bag.

was ambushed or caught unexpectedly

I feel like I got smashed in the exam, I really didn't know the answers!

Parang sumaklot ako sa exam, hindi ko talaga alam ang sagot!

got really annoyed or angry

He totally lost it when he found out there was no food left.

Sumaklot na siya nung nalaman niyang walang natirang pagkain.