From root: suka
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumuka
su-MU-ka
vomited
Present (Incomplete)
sumusuka
su-mu-SU-ka
vomiting
Future (Contemplated)
susuka
su-SU-ka
will vomit
Usage Note
Sumuka is used to describe the physical act of vomiting or throwing up. In specific contexts, it can also figuratively mean to surrender or to confess secrets, particularly when under pressure or interrogation.
Examples
" Gusto kong sumuka. "
Natural Translation
I want to vomit.
Literal Translation
Want I-to vomit.
" Biglang sumuka ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child suddenly vomited.
Literal Translation
Suddenly vomited the child.
" Nakaramdam siya ng pagkahilo kaya bigla siyang sumuka matapos sumakay sa barko. "
Natural Translation
She felt dizzy, so she suddenly vomited after riding the boat.
Literal Translation
Felt she of dizziness so suddenly she vomited after riding on boat.
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