From root: sama
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinamahan
si-na-ma-HAN
accompanied
Present (Incomplete)
sinasamahan
si-na-sa-ma-HAN
accompanying
Future (Contemplated)
sasamahan
sa-sa-ma-HAN
will accompany
Usage Note
Samahan is used when asking someone to go somewhere with you or to keep you company in a specific activity. It is often used in polite requests because Filipino culture places a high value on social accompaniment and shared experiences.
Examples
" Samahan mo ako sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Come with me to the market.
Literal Translation
Accompany you me to market.
" Mabuting samahan ang lola sa labas. "
Natural Translation
It is good to accompany the grandma outside.
Literal Translation
Good accompany the grandma outside.
" Pakiusap, samahan mo ang lola sa ospital dahil kailangan niya ng kasama sa kanyang tsek-ap bukas. "
Natural Translation
Please accompany grandma to the hospital because she needs someone with her at her checkup tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Please, accompany you the grandma to hospital because needs she of companion at her checkup tomorrow.
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