From root: samba
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumamba
su-mam-BA
worshiped
Present (Incomplete)
sumasamba
su-ma-sam-BA
is worshipping
Future (Contemplated)
sasamba
sa-sam-BA
will worship
Usage Note
Sumamba is used to describe the act of religious worship or showing intense devotion to a deity or an idol. While primarily religious, it is also occasionally used metaphorically to express extreme admiration for a person.
Examples
" Sumamba kami tuwing Linggo. "
Natural Translation
We worship every Sunday.
Literal Translation
Worship we every Sunday.
" Pumunta sila sa simbahan para sumamba. "
Natural Translation
They went to church to worship.
Literal Translation
Went they to church to worship.
" Maraming tao ang pumupunta sa simbahan tuwing umaga para sumamba bago magsimula ang kanilang araw. "
Natural Translation
Many people go to church every morning to worship before their day begins.
Literal Translation
Many people the go to-the church every morning to worship before begin the their day.
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