Sumindak (en. To strike)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To do something forcefully or with strength to a person or object.

The teacher struck fear into the students when they were talking in class.

Sumindak ang guro sa mga mag-aaral kapag sila'y nagdaldalan sa klase.

An attack or strike on a person or object.

He struck at the cat when it jumped in front of him.

Sumindak siya sa pusa nang ito'y tumalon sa kanyang harapan.

The sudden execution of an action accompanied by surprise.

He was startled when he heard the loud sound from behind.

Sumindak siya nang marinig ang malakas na tunog mula sa likuran.

to strike with anger

To act out in anger with force or strength.

sumindak ng galit

fear

An emotion of fear or concern.

sindak

to intimidate

An action involving fear or threatening.

sindakin

out of fear or anxiety

I felt startled when the firecracker suddenly exploded.

Parang sumindak ako nung biglang sumabog yung pakulong.

surprised or puzzled

I was puzzled by what he said about not knowing what would happen.

Sumindak ako sa sinabi niyang di niya alam ang mangyayari.