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    Sumingkal (en. To push aside)

    /suˈmiŋkal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that refers to lifting or pushing something aside.
    He pushed aside the obstacles to get through.
    Sumingkal siya sa mga hadlang upang makadaan.
    Removing items that hinder a process.
    The officials pushed aside excessive documents.
    Sumingkal ang mga opisyales ng mga labis na dokumento.
    Removing unnecessary items from the way.
    He pushed aside arguments before the debate.
    Sumingkal siya ng mga argumento bago ang debate.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'singkal' meaning to lift or push.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push aside the mistakes
    regretting the mistakes made and pushing them away.
    sumingkal sa pagkakamali

    Related Words

    lift
    The action of pushing or lifting items.
    singkal

    Slang Meanings

    To have fun or enjoy oneself
    Don't be too serious, have fun at the party!
    Huwag kang magpaka-seryoso, sumingkal ka naman sa party!
    To be mischievous or to pretend not to be serious
    He was goofing off in class and ended up embarrassed.
    Nag-sumingkal siya sa klase at napahiya tuloy.
    To be carefree or unconcerned about others
    He's just having fun in life, no worries.
    Sumi-sumingkal lang siya sa buhay, walang problema.