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    Sumawata (en. To stop)

    [su-ma-wa-ta]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Act of commanding to stop an activity or movement.
    Stop what you are doing to listen to me.
    Sumawata ka sa iyong ginagawa upang makinig sa akin.
    Preventing the occurrence of additional actions or activities.
    He needed to stop his plans to rest.
    Kinailangan niyang sumawata sa kanyang mga plano upang makapagpahinga.

    Etymology

    from the word 'wata' meaning 'to stop' or 'to restrain'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stop before making a decision
    Stop everything to think clearly before deciding.
    sumawata bago gumawa ng desisyon

    Related Words

    termination
    The occurrence of an ending or stopping of something.
    pagwawakas

    Slang Meanings

    Stop it / Cut it out
    Stop being annoying already!
    Sumawata ka na sa kakulitan mo!
    Chill / Relax
    Just chill, so you won't get stressed!
    Sumawata ka lang, para 'di ka ma-stress!
    Hold on / Wait
    Hold on a minute, I'll be right there!
    Sumawata saglit, andiyan na ako!