Sumbang (en. Donate)

/sumbang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of giving something to another person.
He donated clothes to those in need.
Nagsumbang siya ng damit sa mga nangangailangan.
Offering help or support for a goal or project.
Many support by donating money for the charity.
Marami ang sumusuporta sa pamamagitan ng pagsusumbang ng pera para sa charity.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sumbang' meaning 'to give' or 'to pass'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

donated with the heart
things given with good intentions
sumbang loob
donation of time
giving one's time for a goal or project
pagsusumbang ng oras

Related Words

donation
The item or help given to others.
sumbangan
donation
A form of giving typically done for charities.
donasyon

Slang Meanings

Out of tune or not included.
Your voice sounded out of tune during the singing earlier.
Parang sumbang 'yung boses mo kanina sa kantahan.
Inappropriate or not fitting for the situation.
Your joke was inappropriate for this moment.
Yung joke mo sumbang sa moment na 'to.
Below standard or lacking.
Your project is below standard; you need to fix it.
Sumbang 'yung project mo, kailangan mo pang ayusin.