Sumisi (en. Yielded)

/suˈmisi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action carried out that indicates submission or turning away.
He yielded when he saw the situation.
Siya ay sumisi nang makita ang sitwasyon.
The act of submitting or giving oneself to a thing or person.
Due to intense pressure, he yielded to the demands.
Dahil sa matinding panggigipit, siya ay sumisi sa mga hinihingi.

Etymology

From the root 'misi'

Common Phrases and Expressions

yield to an order
submitted to an order
sumisi sa utos

Related Words

yield
The condition of giving up or surrendering.
suko

Slang Meanings

To yield or follow someone else's wishes
He submitted to his boss's wants even though he didn't want to.
Sumisi siya sa gusto ng boss niya kahit ayaw niya.
Surrendering to a situation or person
Sometimes you really have to submit for peace.
Minsan kailangan mo talagang sumisi para sa kapayapaan.
To be obedient or compliant
Students always submit to the rules at school.
Laging sumisi sa mga patakaran ang mga estudyante sa paaralan.