Slurp (tl. Sumamsam)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto ng bata na sumamsam ng sabaw.
The child likes to slurp the soup.
Context: daily life Siya ay sumamsam ng kanyang inumin.
He is slurping his drink.
Context: daily life Minsan, sumamsam ako habang kumakain.
Sometimes, I slurp while eating.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Habang nag-aalmusal, sumamsam ang mga tao ng kanilang tsaa.
While having breakfast, people slurp their tea.
Context: daily life Minsan, hindi magandang sumamsam sa harap ng iba.
Sometimes, it is not good to slurp in front of others.
Context: culture Nakita ko siyang sumamsam ng sabaw sa restawran.
I saw him slurping soup at the restaurant.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa ilang kultura, ang sumamsam ay tanda ng kasiyahan.
In some cultures, to slurp is a sign of enjoyment.
Context: culture Kahit na ito ay tinuturing na masamang asal, may mga pagkakataong sumamsam ang pagkain upang ipakita ang pagpapahalaga.
Even though it is considered bad manners, there are times when slurping food shows appreciation.
Context: culture Minsan, ang pag sumamsam sa mga sabaw ay bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon.
Sometimes, slurping soups is part of their tradition.
Context: culture