Sangmata (en. Pronged)

sang-ma-ta

Synonyms

when there are no other options

That's the only option left for us, so we really need to call them.

Sangmata na lang talaga ang natira sa atin, kaya kailangan na natin silang tawagan.

a situation where you cannot deny anymore

I don't want to be a hero anymore; I’m in a tight spot here.

Ayaw ko nang magpaka-hero, sangmata na ako dito.

it's time to make a decision

In this tight spot, we need to choose what to do.

Sa sangmata na ito, kailangan nating pumili kung ano ang gagawin.