Sumayi (en. To pass through)

su-ma-yi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of verb that shows an action or action that occurred in passing through something.
He passed through the dark part of the forest.
Sumayi siya sa madilim na bahagi ng kagubatan.
The action of moving from one place to another.
People passed through to gather at the center.
Sumayi ang mga tao sa pumupulong sa sentro.

Etymology

From the word 'suma' meaning 'to pass through' and 'ayi' meaning 'hand'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pass through the light
to pass into the light
sumayi sa ilaw

Related Words

suma
A word that provides the idea of entering or passing.
suma

Slang Meanings

really clueless in life, like someone who doesn't know anything or keeps getting fooled
You really fell for it again, because you thought you lost in the game, but you actually did lose.
Parang sumayi ka na naman, kasi akala mo talo ka na sa laro, pero talo ka talaga.
to be rejected or sidelined
You said so much but in the end, you got turned down by him again.
Ang dami mong sinabi pero sa huli, sumayi ka na naman sa kanya.
got lazy, out of focus
I got lazy with my assignments again, just slept the whole time.
Sumayi na naman ako sa mga assignments ko, puro tulog lang.