Sumuko (en. Surrender)

su-mu-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of accepting defeat or yielding in difficult situations.
Despite his efforts, he was forced to surrender in the fight.
Sa kabila ng kanyang pagsisikap, napilitan siyang sumuko sa laban.
The act of yielding or giving in to pressure.
He surrendered to the pressure from his friends to join the party.
Sumuko siya sa pressure ng kanyang mga kaibigan upang sumama sa party.

Etymology

originated from the word 'suko' which means to accept defeat or to give up.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surrender to the challenge
gave up or stopped fighting against a difficult challenge
sumuko sa hamon
not giving up
continued to fight despite the challenges
hindi sumuko

Related Words

surrender
the state of accepting defeat or yielding, as a meaning of 'surrender'.
suko
defeat
the situation or event where a person or group did not succeed.
pagkatalo

Slang Meanings

ran out of hope
I gave up on the fight because I really couldn't take it anymore.
Sumuko na ako sa laban, kasi hindi na talaga kaya.
surrendered/ succumbed
When the situation became too tough, he surrendered to the issue.
Nung nalamang talo, sumuko na siya sa isyu.
retreated
After everything that happened, he retreated and gave up.
Pagkatapos ng mga pangyayari, nag-retreat siya at sumuko na.