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    Sumakmal (en. To eat)

    /suˈmakmal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    This is a verb that expresses the action of eating.
    He consumed delicious food at the feast.
    Sumakmal siya ng masarap na pagkain sa handaan.
    Refers to rapid or intense eating.
    He gobbled up the candy as if in a hurry.
    Sumakmal siya ng kendi na tila nagmamadali.
    A manner of eating often used as an expression of hunger.
    Because of hunger, I devoured the sandwiches.
    Dahil sa gutom, sumakmal ako ng sandwiches.

    Etymology

    Pure Tagalog, derived from the root word 'kmal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gobble up food
    to eat quickly or finish food fast
    sumakmal ng pagkain

    Related Words

    eat
    The action or process of eating.
    kain

    Slang Meanings

    entertaining or funny situation
    That kid who suddenly appeared in front of me with a big balloon was so funny!
    Yung sumakmal na bata sa harap ko nagdala ng malaking balloon, sobrang nakakatawa!
    lightened the weight of extreme fun or excitement
    When everyone suddenly enjoyed the party, it felt so heavy!
    Nung sumakmal ang lahat ng kaklase sa saya ng handaan, parang ang bigat bigat na!
    eats or bites quickly
    Wow, he just chowed down on that burger in less than a minute!
    Grabe, sumakmal lang siya ng burger, wala pang isang minuto tapos na!