Sumalimbay (en. To obey)

su-ma-lim-bay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of following or complying with orders or requests.
You need to obey the school rules.
Kailangan mong sumalimbay sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.
Compliance with the commands of an authority.
Every member of the group must obey the leaders of the project.
Ang bawat miyembro ng grupo ay dapat sumalimbay sa mga lider ng proyekto.
The act of conforming to regulations or laws.
It is strictly required to obey the laws of the country.
Mahigpit na ipinag-uutos na sumalimbay sa mga batas ng bansa.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

obeying the order
to comply with the given orders
sumalimbay sa utos
obeying the law
to follow the regulations or customs
sumalimbay sa batas

Related Words

following
The act of responding to an order or request.
pagsunod
compliance
The action of complying with orders or regulations.
pagtalima

Slang Meanings

Very angry
Maria was furious when she found out she wasn't invited.
Sumalimbay si Maria nung malaman niyang hindi siya imbitado.
Very annoyed
He got really annoyed when his friend pretended not to hear him.
Sumalimbay siya nang magpanggap yung kaibigan niyang hindi siya narinig.
Lost his temper
He lost his temper when his crush ignored him.
Sumalimbay siya nang hindi na siya pinansin ng kanyang crush.