Sumala (en. Refer)
suˈmala
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to call or participate in a process of agreement or discussion.
The experts referred to gather to discuss environmental issues.
Sumala ang mga eksperto upang talakayin ang mga isyu sa kapaligiran.
Indicates referring or referencing a person or object.
He referred to the document to obtain additional information.
Sumala siya sa dokumento upang makakuha ng karagdagang impormasyon.
Expression of someone else's feelings or opinions.
The teacher referred to the ideas of her students.
Sumala ang guro sa mga ideya ng kanyang mga estudyante.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sala' meaning mistake or wrong action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
refer to the experts
based on what the professionals or specialists say.
sumala sa mga eksperto
refer to the law
to call or refer to existing laws.
sumala sa batas
Related Words
consult
the act of calling or referring to a person or resources for information.
sangguni
call
the act of allowing or emphasizing the action of calling or referencing.
tawag
Slang Meanings
like there's no other choice
I just went with him because he's the only one there.
Sumala na lang ako sa kanya kasi siya lang ang nandiyan.
being forced
I just got dragged into their drama, I really had no choice.
Sumala na lang ako sa drama nila, wala talaga akong magawa.