sumpak
súmpak with stress marks
blowgun with air pump
Usage Note
Sumpak is a traditional projectile weapon consisting of a tube through which small pellets or darts are propelled by air, historically used by indigenous groups for hunting and play. Usually made from bamboo, the sumpak is associated with indigenous Philippine cultures, and toy versions are still sold in street markets.
Examples
" May sumpak ang batang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The boy has a blowgun.
Literal Translation
Has blowgun the child male.
" Ginamit niya ang sumpak sa pangangaso. "
Natural Translation
He/she used the blowgun with air pump in hunting.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the blowgun with air pump in hunting.
" Itinuro ng matatanda sa mga bata kung paano gawin ang sumpak mula sa kawayan na inani nila sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
The elders taught the children how to make a blowgun from the bamboo they harvested behind the house.
Literal Translation
Taught by elders to the children how to-make the blowgun from the bamboo that harvested they at back-house.
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