From root: suka
Usage Note
Sukang-suka is a colloquial term used to express that someone is completely fed up or repelled by something. It emphasizes a strong sense of revulsion or being tired of a recurring problem.
Examples
" Sukang-suka na ako sa ulam. "
Natural Translation
I am extremely sick of the food.
Literal Translation
Extremely-fed-up already I at dish.
" Sukang-suka na ako sa ugali mo. "
Natural Translation
I am extremely disgusted with your behavior.
Literal Translation
Extremely-disgusted already I at behavior your.
" Sukang-suka na ang mga tao sa mga pangakong hindi naman tinutupad ng mga pulitiko tuwing eleksyon. "
Natural Translation
People are utterly fed up with the promises that politicians never keep every election.
Literal Translation
Extremely-fed-up already the people at the promises that not anyway kept by the politicians every election.
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