From root: sama
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumama
su-MA-ma
went with
Present (Incomplete)
sumasama
su-ma-SA-ma
going with
Future (Contemplated)
sasama
sa-SA-ma
will go with
Usage Note
Sumama is used when joining someone in an activity or accompanying them to a destination, often implying a sense of companionship or following a leader. It is frequently heard in social invitations like 'Gusto mong sumama?' to foster a sense of togetherness.
Examples
" Gusto kong sumama sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I want to go with you.
Literal Translation
Want I go-with to you.
" Gusto kong sumama sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I want to go with you.
Literal Translation
Want I to go with you.
" Kung wala kang gagawin bukas, sumama ka na lang sa amin sa probinsya para makapagpahinga ka nang kaunti. "
Natural Translation
If you have nothing to do tomorrow, just come with us to the province so you can rest a little.
Literal Translation
If none you will-do tomorrow, go-with you just to us to province so can-rest you a little.
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