Sumungaw (en. To emerge)

/suˈmuŋaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move forward or appear from a place, often from a hidden or concealed situation.
When the sun emerged, the clouds darkened.
Nang sumungaw ang araw, nagdilim ang mga ulap.
To enter or exit from a living condition.
The youth emerged from their homes to succeed.
Ang mga kabataan ay sumungaw mula sa kanilang mga tahanan upang magtagumpay.
To be seen or felt rising from a state of ignorance.
The truth emerged from his worries.
Sumungaw ang katotohanan mula sa kanyang mga alalahanin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emerge in thought
suddenly thought of or entered the mind.
sumungaw sa isip

Related Words

sungaw
The root word from which 'sumungaw' is derived.
sungaw

Slang Meanings

to burst out or hit someone or something
I suddenly popped out at him while he was walking on the street.
Sumungaw ako sa kanya habang naglalakad siya sa kalsada.
to show up suddenly
When Anna suddenly popped up at the party, everyone was surprised.
Nang sumungaw si Anna sa party, lahat ay nagulat.