From root: siklab
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumiklab
su-mi-KLAB
flared up
Present (Incomplete)
sumisiklab
su-mi-si-KLAB
is flaring up
Future (Contemplated)
sisiklab
si-si-KLAB
will flare up
Usage Note
Sumiklab is the actor-focus -um- form of siklab, used for the sudden flaring up of fire, conflict, or emotion. It is common in news reportage for fires breaking out and in figurative speech for anger or passion erupting without warning.
Examples
" Biglang sumiklab ang apoy. "
Natural Translation
The fire suddenly flared up.
Literal Translation
Suddenly flared-up the fire.
" Mahirap hayaang sumiklab ang galit sa gitna ng isang seryosong pag-uusap. "
Natural Translation
It is difficult to let anger flare up in the middle of a serious conversation.
Literal Translation
Difficult to-let to-flare-up the anger at middle of a serious conversation.
" Sumiklab ang away nang magsimula silang magpasahan ng sisi sa harap ng buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The quarrel erupted when they began throwing the blame at each other in front of the whole family.
Literal Translation
Flared-up the quarrel when began they to-pass-around of blame at front of whole family.
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