From root: sugat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumugat
su-MU-gat
wounded
Present (Incomplete)
sumusugat
su-mu-SU-gat
wounding
Future (Contemplated)
susugat
su-SU-gat
will wound
Usage Note
Sumugat is used when an action or object causes a physical wound or emotional injury. It is frequently used figuratively to describe words or experiences that are deeply painful or 'cutting' to the heart.
Examples
" Sumugat ang bubog sa paa ko. "
Natural Translation
The broken glass wounded my foot.
Literal Translation
Wounded the broken-glass on foot my.
" Maaaring sumugat ang kutsilyo kung hindi maingat. "
Natural Translation
The knife might wound if not careful.
Literal Translation
Possible wound the knife if not careful.
" Maaaring sumugat ang mga matatalim na salita kahit higit pa kaysa sa anumang kutsilyo kapag galit ang nagsasalita. "
Natural Translation
Sharp words can wound even more than any knife when the one speaking is angry.
Literal Translation
Can wound the sharp words even more than to any knife when angry the speaking.
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