sumapi
sumapî with stress marks
to join
From root: sapi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumapi
su-ma-PI
joined
Present (Incomplete)
sumasapi
su-ma-sa-PI
is joining
Future (Contemplated)
sasapi
sa-sa-PI
will join
Usage Note
Sumapi is the actor-focus -um- form of sapi, used in the neutral sense of joining a group, organization, or movement — distinct from the supernatural-possession sense more often expressed through the passive sinapian. Common in civic, political, and professional contexts. The locative focus form sapian is used when the body being possessed is the focus in the supernatural reading.
Examples
" Gusto kong sumapi sa koro. "
Natural Translation
I want to join the choir.
Literal Translation
Want I to-join in choir.
" Gusto niyang sumapi sa inyong samahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to join your organization.
Literal Translation
Want he/she to-join in your organization.
" Maraming kabataan ang nais sumapi sa samahang nagtataguyod ng kalinisan ng kapaligiran sa kanilang lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Many young people want to join the organization that promotes environmental cleanliness in their city.
Literal Translation
Many youth the want to-join in organization promoting of cleanliness of environment in their city.
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