Sumiko (en. To hide)

su-mi-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The term 'sumiko' means to hide or squeeze into a tight space or situation.

He needed to hide behind the wall so that his friends wouldn't see him.

Kailangan niyang sumiko sa likod ng pader upang hindi makita ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

An action where a person tries to not be noticed or avoid attention.

He squeezed into the corner of the room because he didn't like the outside.

Nag-sumiko siya sa sulok ng kwarto dahil hindi niya gusto ang labas.

The act of hiding from a threat or danger.

Due to the storm, we hid in the house until the winds calmed down.

Dahil sa bagyo, nag-sumiko kami sa bahay hanggang sa humupa ang hangin.

hide behind

to hide behind something to avoid being seen.

sumiko sa likod

hide

The act of hiding or avoiding attention.

tago

Sometimes used by youth, meaning someone who is overly persistent or fidgety.

Stop being sumiko, it's getting annoying!

Huwag ka nang sumiko, nakaka-asar na 'yan!

Due to lack of rest, they became sumiko and lacked focus.

You might end up being sumiko again in your exam later.

Baka mag-sumiko ka na naman mamaya sa exam mo.