Sumanib (en. To be incorporated)

su-ma-nib

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To become part of something.
He joined the group of artists to showcase his talent.
Sumanib siya sa grupo ng mga artista upang ipahayag ang kanyang talento.
To join an organization or association.
The school joined a larger union of institutions.
Ang paaralan ay sumanib sa mas malaking unyon ng mga institusyon.
To acquire characteristics or a group of people.
He wants to join the leaders in his community.
Nais niyang sumanib sa mga lider sa kanyang komunidad.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tabi', meaning 'to approach' or 'to possess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

joined the fight
to participate or join in a resistance or action.
sumanib sa laban
joined the association
to become part of an organization or association.
sumanib sa kapisanan

Related Words

together
A word used to describe being together or participating.
sama
partner
Related to participating in an organization or business.
sosyo

Slang Meanings

to join or participate
Okay, I'll just join you in the game!
Sige, sumanib na lang ako sa inyo sa laro!
to catch up or be part of the discussion
Join in on the conversation, you seem out of place!
Sumanib ka na sa usapan, parang out of place ka!