From root: sapat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumapat
su-ma-PAT
sufficed
Present (Incomplete)
sumasapat
su-ma-sa-PAT
suffices
Future (Contemplated)
sasapat
sa-sa-PAT
will suffice
Usage Note
Sumapat is used to describe an amount or quality being enough for a specific need, often found in more formal speech or writing. In daily conversation, learners will more frequently encounter the root word 'sapat' or the phrase 'maging sapat' instead of this specific verb form.
Examples
" Sumapat ang pagkain namin. "
Natural Translation
Our food was enough.
Literal Translation
Sufficed the food our.
" Kailangang sumapat ang pera sa bulsa. "
Natural Translation
The money in the pocket needs to suffice.
Literal Translation
Need suffice the money at pocket.
" Kahit maliit lang ang sahod niya, sumapat pa rin ito sa pang-araw-araw na gastos ng buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even though her salary was small, it still sufficed for the whole family's daily expenses.
Literal Translation
Even-though small only the salary her, sufficed still it at daily expense of whole family.
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