sumiko
sumíko with stress marks
to elbow
From root: siko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumiko
su-MI-ko
elbowed
Present (Incomplete)
sumisiko
su-mi-SI-ko
is elbowing
Future (Contemplated)
sisiko
si-SI-ko
will elbow
Usage Note
Sumiko is the actor-focus -um- form of siko, used for elbowing or nudging someone with the elbow. It is a common silent cue among Filipinos to draw attention — in classrooms, at the dinner table, or in public — carrying a conspiratorial, informal tone.
Examples
" Huwag kang sumiko sa katabi mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't elbow the person beside you.
Literal Translation
Don't you to-elbow the beside-one your.
" Sinadya niya bang sumiko habang naglalaro ng basketbol? "
Natural Translation
Did he/she intend to elbow someone while playing basketball?
Literal Translation
Intended he/she question-, to-elbow while progressive-play of basketball?
" Tahimik akong sumiko sa kaibigan ko nang mapansin kong papasok na ang taong matagal na naming hinihintay. "
Natural Translation
I quietly elbowed my friend when I noticed the person we had long been waiting for finally coming in.
Literal Translation
Quiet I to-elbow at friend my when noticed I entering already the person long already we waiting-for.
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