From root: simba
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumimba
su-MIM-ba
attended mass
Present (Incomplete)
sumisimba
su-mi-SIM-ba
attending mass
Future (Contemplated)
sisimba
si-SIM-ba
will attend mass
Usage Note
Sumimba is used to describe the act of going to church specifically to attend a religious service or mass, particularly on Sundays or during religious festivals. It is an actor-focus verb often used in daily conversation to discuss one's weekly religious habits or plans.
Examples
" Sumimba kami kahapon. "
Natural Translation
We attended mass yesterday.
Literal Translation
Attended-mass we yesterday.
" Sumimba kami kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
We attended mass earlier this morning.
Literal Translation
Attended-mass we earlier morning.
" Kahit malakas ang ulan, sumisimba pa rin ang buong pamilya tuwing Linggo bilang bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon. "
Natural Translation
Even when it is raining hard, the whole family still attends mass every Sunday as part of their tradition.
Literal Translation
Even strong the rain, attends-mass still the whole family every Sunday as part of their tradition.
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