From root: sumpa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinumpa
si-num-PA
cursed
Present (Incomplete)
sinusumpa
si-nu-sum-PA
is cursing
Future (Contemplated)
susumpain
su-sum-pa-IN
will curse
Usage Note
Sumpain is used when invoking a curse or divine punishment upon a person or object, often appearing in dramatic literature or traditional folklore. It implies a formal or mystical condemnation rather than common verbal swearing or profanity.
Examples
" Huwag mong sumpain ang iba. "
Natural Translation
Don't curse other people.
Literal Translation
Don't you curse the others.
" Ayaw kong sumpain ang kapitbahay ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to curse my neighbor.
Literal Translation
Dislike I curse the neighbor my.
" Sa lumang alamat, sinumpa ng mangkukulam ang buong nayon dahil sa kataksilan ng datu. "
Natural Translation
In the old legend, the sorceress cursed the entire village because of the chieftain's betrayal.
Literal Translation
In old legend, cursed by-the sorceress the whole village because-of the betrayal of-the chieftain.
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