Sumara (en. Summon)

/suˈma.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to call or invite a person.
He summoned a meeting to discuss an important issue.
Sumara siya ng pulong upang talakayin ang mahalagang isyu.
To go out or drop by a place to attend an event.
We summoned at the church for the wedding of our friend.
Sumara kami sa simbahan para sa kasal ng aming kaibigan.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'suma' meaning 'to bear fruit' or 'to be the reason'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to summon a person
to call a person for a purpose
sumara ng tao

Related Words

call
A spoken or voiced sound used to attract a person's attention.
tawag
invitation
An invitation to an event.
anyaya

Slang Meanings

Join us (to join, hang out)
Hey, join us later for dinner!
Uy, sumara ka na sa amin mamaya sa kainan!
Be dramatic (to be dramatic)
Dude, don’t be so over the top!
Dude, sumara ka naman, wag masyadong OA!
Come together (to unite or come together)
We need to come together for the event!
Kailangan natin mag-sumara para sa event!