Sumunod (en. To follow)

/suˈmonoʊd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of complying or adhering to an order or direction.
He followed the teacher's instructions.
Sumunod siya sa mga tagubilin ng guro.
The act of coming to a person or thing.
He returned and followed his friends.
Bumalik siya at sumunod sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
To act under the influence of others.
We should follow good manners.
Dapat tayong sumunod sa magandang asal.

Etymology

Meaning 'to follow' or 'to obey'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

follow the law
compliance with legal regulations
sumunod sa batas
follow behavior
learned good behaviors from others
sumunod sa ugali

Related Words

compliance
The act of obeying or following.
pagsunod
friend
A person you can follow or talk to.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

follow what others want
Just follow them, because they are always right.
Sumunod ka na lang sa kanila, kasi lagi silang tama.
to continue
You stopped, but I still carried on.
Tumigil ka na, pero sumunod pa rin ako.
to go along with
He went along with our plan even though he didn't want to.
Sumunod siya sa plano namin kahit na ayaw niya.