From root: sara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumara
su-ma-RA
closed
Present (Incomplete)
sumasara
su-ma-sa-RA
is closing
Future (Contemplated)
sasara
sa-sa-RA
will close
Usage Note
Sumara is used to describe the act of closing, often referring to a door, a window, or a business establishment that has ended its operation for the day. It functions as an intransitive verb where the subject is the thing that closed.
Examples
" Sumara na ang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The store has closed.
Literal Translation
Closed already the store.
" Kailangang sumara ang tindahan nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
The store needs to close early.
Literal Translation
Need close the store , early.
" Sumara nang maaga ang mga negosyo sa lungsod dahil sa nalalapit na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
Businesses in the city closed early because of the approaching typhoon.
Literal Translation
Closed early the businesses in city because of approaching typhoon.
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