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    Sumangkot (en. To sit down)

    /suˈmaŋkot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of sitting down or settling in a chair or place.
    He sat down next to his friend on the benches in the park.
    Sumangkot siya sa tabi ng kanyang kaibigan sa mga bench sa parke.
    Getting into a passenger vehicle or transportation.
    They boarded the bus when it stopped at their stop.
    Sumangkot sila sa bus nang lumapag ito sa kanilang stop.
    Placing oneself in a situation or opportunity.
    He wanted to join the conversation so he asked a question.
    Nais niyang sumangkot sa usapan kaya't nagtanong siya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'angkot' meaning 'to ride' or 'to hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    join in the conversation
    To become part of the conversation.
    sumangkot sa usapan

    Related Words

    chair
    An object that serves as a place for someone to sit.
    upuan
    ride
    The action of entering or boarding a vehicle.
    sakay

    Slang Meanings

    To interfere
    Don't interfere in our conversation!
    Wag ka munang sumangkot sa usapan namin!
    To get in the middle
    Why did you get in the middle of their fight?
    Bakit ka sumangkot sa labanan nila?
    To butt in
    Marco always butts in on other people's issues.
    Laging sumasangkot si Marco sa mga isyu ng iba.