From root: suka
Usage Note
Nakasusuka describes something that causes a physical urge to vomit, such as a foul smell. It can also describe morally repulsive actions or situations.
Examples
" Nakasusuka ang amoy nito. "
Natural Translation
Its smell is nauseating.
Literal Translation
Nauseating the smell of-it.
" Nakasusuka ang amoy ng basura. "
Natural Translation
The smell of the trash is nauseating.
Literal Translation
Nauseating the smell of trash.
" Hindi lang ang amoy ang nakasusuka, kundi maging ang paraan kung paano nila tinrato ang mahihirap. "
Natural Translation
It is not only the smell that is nauseating, but even the way they treated the poor.
Literal Translation
Not only the smell the nauseating, but even the way how they treated the poor.
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