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    Sumaksi (en. To testify)

    su-mak-si

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of recognizing or approving an event or situation.
    Witnesses need to testify about the events on the night of the incident.
    Kailangan ng mga saksi na sumaksi sa mga pangyayari noong gabi ng insidente.
    The acceptance of a person who observed or saw an event and gives testimony.
    He refused to testify in court due to fear of threats.
    Siya ay tumangging sumaksi sa korte dahil sa takot sa mga banta.
    Giving an official statement or opinion about something.
    In his testimony, he described the whole event.
    Sa kanyang sumaksi, isinalarawan niya ang buong pangyayari.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'saksi' meaning observer or witness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    witness to the truth
    to witness a real event or situation.
    sumaksi sa katotohanan

    Related Words

    witness
    A person who sees or experiences an event and can provide testimony.
    saksi

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely hard or solid, like rock.
    Damn, this page is so sumaksi!
    Grabe, ang sumaksi ng pagina na 'to!
    A difficult or complicated situation.
    The problem at home has really become sumaksi.
    Nag-sumaksi na talaga ang problema sa bahay.