Sumuray (en. To flow)

/suˈmuraɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act to hit or strike an object, often with clear movement.
The water flowed from the waterfall down to the river.
Ang tubig ay sumuray mula sa talon pababa sa ilog.
Movement of liquid with a specific direction.
During the rainy season, the water flowed towards the sea.
Sa tag-ulan, ang tubig ay sumuray patungo sa dagat.
To flow or stream.
In the streams, the waters flowed over the rocks.
Sa mga batis, ang mga tubig ay sumuray sa mga bato.

Etymology

Belongs to root words describing elevation or flow of water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The water flows
The pouring or flowing of water from one place.
Sumuray ang tubig

Related Words

waterway
A path for water, such as a river or stream.
agusan
pour
The action of liquid exiting or flowing.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Suck up or show sweet behavior
He/She sweet-talked me at events to get freebies.
Sumuray siya sa akin sa mga ganap para makakuha ng freebies.
To act adorable
My crush sweet-talked me in the chat, and I felt giddy!
Nagsumuray ang crush ko sa akin sa chat, kaya kinilig ako!
To be overly sweet
He/She sweet-talked me like he/she wanted to show me off.
Sumuray siya sa akin, parang gusto akong ipagmalaki.