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    Sumaksa (en. Pierce)

    /suˈmaksɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of entering or penetrating something using a sharp object.
    He pierced the sack of rice with his knife.
    Sumaksa siya sa sako ng bigas gamit ang kanyang panghiwa.
    To have an impact on a situation or subject.
    The news pierced his mind and he couldn't sleep.
    Ang balita ay sumaksa sa kanyang isip at hindi siya makatulog.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'saksak', which means to pierce or enter into something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pierce the clamp
    A way of experimenting or exploring something.
    Sumaksa ng sipit

    Related Words

    stab
    The action of thrusting with a sharp object.
    saksak
    wound
    The injury resulting from the piercing of a sharp object.
    sugat

    Slang Meanings

    Always there for you.
    As long as you're with John, you're sure he's got your back.
    Basta't kasama mo si John, sigurado kang sumaksa siya sa'yo.
    To pour out support.
    My friends really backed me up when I needed help.
    Ang mga kaibigan ko talaga ay sumaksa sa akin noong kailangan ko ng tulong.