Sumuma (en. Push)
/suˈmuma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing an action of doing that aims to push or to move something.
The carpenter pushed the wood to the back of the house.
Ang karpintero ay sumuma ng kahoy sa likod ng bahay.
Describes the act of performing something.
He needed to push his studies for the exam.
Kinailangan niyang sumuma sa kanyang pag-aaral para sa kanyang pagsusulit.
Refers to the act of advancing or moving towards a goal.
We must push to achieve success.
Dapat tayong sumuma upang makamit ang tagumpay.
Etymology
Root word: 'suma'
Common Phrases and Expressions
push for strength
to combine strength or teamwork to achieve a goal
sumuma ng lakas
push for the right
to advocate for the right decision or step
sumuma sa tama
Related Words
suma
Root word related to the action of push.
suma
pusong
Indicates a version of action towards a goal.
pusong
Slang Meanings
Super annoyed or angry at a person or situation.
I got really mad at him because he didn't text for a long time.
Sumuma ako sa kanya kasi hindi siya nag-text nang matagal.
Feeling of wanting to get away from something or leave.
I'm done with the class, I want to go home.
Sumuma na ako sa klase, gusto ko nang umuwi.