From root: ayon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumang-ayon
su-mang-A-yon
concurred
Present (Incomplete)
sumasang-ayon
su-ma-sang-A-yon
concurring
Future (Contemplated)
sasang-ayon
sa-sang-A-yon
will concur
Usage Note
Sumang-ayon is used when formally agreeing with an opinion, idea, or proposal. While similar to 'pumayag', it focuses on intellectual or verbal concurrence rather than simply giving permission for an action.
Examples
" Sumang-ayon ako sa plano. "
Natural Translation
I agreed with the plan.
Literal Translation
Concurred I at plan.
" Mahirap sumang-ayon sa kaniyang gusto. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to concur with what he wants.
Literal Translation
Hard concur at his want.
" Bagaman may ilang pagdududa, sumang-ayon din ang buong pamunuan sa panukalang inihain ng bagong tagapangulo. "
Natural Translation
Although there were some doubts, the whole board still concurred with the proposal presented by the new chairperson.
Literal Translation
Although has some doubts, concurred also the whole board at proposal presented of new chairperson.
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