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    Sumugba (en. To encounter)

    su-mug-ba

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that expresses the meeting or encountering of others.
    He encountered his friend at the corner.
    Sumugba siya sa kanyang kaibigan sa kanto.
    Arriving or approaching a person or thing.
    When I encountered him, he was happy.
    Nang sumugba ako sa kanya, siya ay masaya.
    The meeting or greeting of an expected person.
    He encountered the guests he was expecting.
    Sumugba siya sa mga bisita na kanyang inasahan.

    Etymology

    from the Bikol dialect

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to encounter in battle
    to participate in a scheduled conflict or fight
    sumugba sa laban

    Related Words

    greeting
    The action of welcoming a person who is arriving.
    salubong

    Slang Meanings

    to go or join a place full of people or action
    We went to the mall to meet our friends.
    Nag-sumugba kami sa mall para makita ang mga kaibigan.
    to participate in a fight or game
    He joined the basketball match even though he was injured.
    Sumugba siya sa laban ng basketball kahit na may injury siya.
    to start or dive into a new experience
    We already went to the new restaurant in the corner; they say it's delicious.
    Sumugba na kami sa bagong restaurant sa kanto, masarap daw.