sumikmat
sumikmát with stress marks
to snap
From root: sikmat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumikmat
su-mik-MAT
snapped
Present (Incomplete)
sumisikmat
su-mi-sik-MAT
is snapping
Future (Contemplated)
sisikmat
si-sik-MAT
will snap
Usage Note
Sumikmat is the actor-focus -um- form of sikmat, describing an animal's quick, snapping bite — the reflexive strike of a dog, snake, or fish. The root conveys the abruptness and speed of the motion, distinguishing it from a sustained bite.
Examples
" Sumikmat ang aso sa kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
The dog snapped at my hand.
Literal Translation
Snapped the dog at hand my.
" Ugali ng galit na aso ang sumikmat sa mga taong lumalapit sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
It is the habit of an angry dog to snap at people who get close to it.
Literal Translation
Habit of angry dog the to snap at people approaching to him/her.
" Mag-ingat ka sa kanilang aso dahil bigla itong sumikmat kahit hindi mo pa nahahawakan ang tarangkahan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with their dog because it suddenly snaps even before you have touched the gate.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you with their dog because suddenly it snaps even-though not you yet touched the gate.
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