sukal
sukál with stress marks
thicket; dense weeds
Usage Note
Sukal describes an overgrown patch of weeds or scrub brush left untended, most commonly in rural and agricultural settings. Landowners describe uncultivated lots as covered in sukal, and clearing it is a routine farm chore.
Examples
" Makapal ang sukal dito. "
Natural Translation
The thicket here is dense.
Literal Translation
Thick the thicket here.
" Maraming ahas sa sukal. "
Natural Translation
There are many snakes in the thicket.
Literal Translation
Many snakes in thicket.
" Bago magtanim, kinailangan munang linisin ng magsasaka ang makapal na sukal na tumubo sa kanyang bukid. "
Natural Translation
Before planting, the farmer first had to clear the thick thicket that had grown in his field.
Literal Translation
Before plant, needed first-link clean by-the farmer the thick link thicket link grew in his field.
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