isumbong
isumbóng with stress marks
to report [someone]
From root: sumbong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinumbong
i-si-num-BONG
reported
Present (Incomplete)
isinusumbong
i-si-nu-sum-BONG
is being reported
Future (Contemplated)
isusumbong
i-su-sum-BONG
will be reported
Usage Note
Isumbong is the i- conveyance object-focus form of sumbong, centering the complaint or person being reported as the grammatical focus. It is widely used in school and family contexts where one party formally lodges a grievance with an authority figure; the actor-focus counterpart is magsumbong.
Examples
" Isusumbong kita kay Inay. "
Natural Translation
I will report you to Mom.
Literal Translation
Will-report I-you to Mom.
" Handa siyang isumbong ang nagnakaw ng bisikleta sa mga pulis. "
Natural Translation
She is ready to report the bicycle thief to the police.
Literal Translation
Ready he/she to-report the stole of bicycle to police.
" Kung hindi titigil ang panliligalig, isusumbong namin ang kapitbahay sa barangay para may aksyon. "
Natural Translation
If the harassment doesn't stop, we will report the neighbor to the barangay so that action is taken.
Literal Translation
If not will-stop the harassment, will-report we the neighbor to-the barangay so-that has action.
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