Sumilid (en. To cling)
su-mi-lid
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of sticking or holding onto something.
The child clung to the bicycle to avoid falling.
Sumilid ang bata sa bisikleta upang hindi siya mahulog.
The act of refusing to leave or move away from something.
He clung to his mother when a frightening figure appeared.
Sumilid siya sa tabi ng kanyang ina kapag may nagtatakot na ayos.
The act of attaching or connecting to something.
The veins clung to his skin due to shock.
Sumilid ang mga ugat sa kanyang balat dulot ng pagkabigla.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clung to him
To stick or rest on a person or object.
sumilid sa kanya
Related Words
clutch
The action of gripping or being attached to something.
kapit
Slang Meanings
To show great resilience or to fight back.
He/shee fought back in the battle despite the difficult situations.
Sumilid siya sa laban kahit na ang hirap ng mga sitwasyon.
To focus intently on something.
The students really focused on their studies for the exam.
Sumilid ang mga estudyante sa pag-aaral para sa exam.
Persisting or focusing on a goal.
No matter what happens, he/she persisted in pursuing their dreams.
Kahit anong mangyari, sumilid siya sa pangarap niya.