Sumustento (en. To support)

su-mus-ten-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of providing support or backing to a person or thing.
He needs to support his family so they can get by.
Kailangan niyang sumustento sa kanyang pamilya upang sila ay makaraos.
the process of providing the needs of a person.
He cannot study because no one supports his expenses.
Hindi siya makapag-aral dahil walang sumustento sa kanyang mga gastos.
the act of helping others through material or financial support.
His friends provide support for his projects.
Ang mga kaibigan niya ay sumustento sa kanyang mga proyekto.

Etymology

from the word 'sustento' meaning support or provision

Common Phrases and Expressions

to support the family
providing support to family members
sumustento sa pamilya

Related Words

support
the assistance given to meet needs.
sustento

Slang Meanings

How are you?
Let's just catch up in the chat later.
Sumustento na lang tayo sa chat mamaya.
Long time no see.
Wow, it's been a while since I last saw you!
Wow, sumustento ka! Ang tagal na ah.
What's up?
What's up? Are you doing okay?
Ano na? Sumustento ka ba?