Sungo (en. Grasp)

ˈsuŋɡo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of carrying or acquiring something.
He grasped a book from the table.
Sumungo siya ng isang libro mula sa mesa.
The action of picking up something that has fallen.
He needed to catch the ball that fell on the ground.
Kailangan niyang sumungo ng bola na nahulog sa lupa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seize the opportunity
Take advantage of the chance.
sunguhin ang oportunidad

Related Words

careless grasp
A term used for carrying something without care.
sungo-sungo

Slang Meanings

risking one's life (hazardously brave)
What he did was really reckless, like risking his life!
Sungo ang ginawa niyon, parang buwis-buhay na! (What he did was really reckless, like risking his life!)
totally fine or game
I'm totally fine with our trip, I'm game!
Sungo lang sa biyahe natin, solb na ako! (I'm totally fine with our trip, I'm game!)
it's okay
That's fine, it's okay for me.
Sungo lang 'yan, okay lang sa akin. (That's fine, it's okay for me.)