sambot
sambót with stress marks
to catch or take over something left by another
Usage Note
Sambot means to receive something handed off or left behind — catching an object tossed over, receiving a baton, or stepping into a role vacated by someone else. It is used in relay races, workplace handovers, and everyday situations where one person picks up where another left off.
Examples
" Sinambot niya ang bola. "
Natural Translation
He/She caught the ball.
Literal Translation
Caught he/she the ball.
" Magaling ang kanyang sambot. "
Natural Translation
His/Her catch is good.
Literal Translation
Good the his/her catch.
" Nang umalis ang dating tagapamahala, si Maria ang sumambot sa lahat ng kanyang gawain hangga't walang kapalit na natatagpuan. "
Natural Translation
When the former manager left, Maria took over all of his/her tasks until no replacement could be found.
Literal Translation
When left the former manager, Maria the took-over all of his/her work as-long-as no replacement that found.
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