sumubok
sumúbok with stress marks
to try
From root: subok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumubok
su-MU-bok
tried
Present (Incomplete)
sumusubok
su-mu-SU-bok
is trying
Future (Contemplated)
susubok
su-SU-bok
will try
Usage Note
Sumubok is the -um- actor-focus form of subok, placing the person making an attempt or trial as the grammatical subject. The root subok also carries the sense of 'tried and tested' reliability, giving the word a cultural undertone of courage and perseverance alongside its everyday use.
Examples
" Gusto kong sumubok ulit. "
Natural Translation
I want to try again.
Literal Translation
Want I-to try again.
" Handa akong sumubok ng mga bagong karanasan. "
Natural Translation
I am ready to try new experiences.
Literal Translation
Ready I to-try of plural new experience.
" Kahit ilang beses na siyang nabigo, patuloy pa rin siyang sumubok hanggang sa tuluyan niyang makamit ang kanyang pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Even though he had failed several times, he kept on trying until he finally achieved his dream.
Literal Translation
Even how-many times now he-that failed, continue still also he-that try until completely he-to achieve the his dream.
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