From root: sulok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinulok
si-NU-lok
cornered someone
Present (Incomplete)
sinusulok
si-nu-SU-lok
cornering someone
Future (Contemplated)
susulukin
su-su-lu-KIN
will corner someone
Usage Note
Sulukin is used when describing the act of physically or figuratively trapping someone in a corner or a tight spot. It often implies a sense of confrontation or putting someone in a position where they cannot easily escape or evade a situation.
Examples
" Huwag mo akong sulukin. "
Natural Translation
Don't corner me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me corner.
" Ang plano ng pulis ay sulukin ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
The police's plan is to corner the thief.
Literal Translation
Plan of police corner the thief.
" Sinulok siya ng mga reporter sa labasan para piliting magsalita tungkol sa iskandalo. "
Natural Translation
The reporters cornered him at the exit to force him to speak about the scandal.
Literal Translation
Cornered him by the reporters at exit to force speak about the scandal.
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