sundot
sundót with stress marks
to prick or poke
Usage Note
Sundot describes a sharp jabbing or poking motion with a finger, pin, or pointed object, common in playful or teasing contexts between children as well as in medical descriptions of a needle prick. It can also mean to prod someone figuratively — to nudge them into action.
Examples
" Huwag mong sundutin ang mata mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't poke your eye.
Literal Translation
Don't you poke the eye your.
" Masakit ang kanyang sundot. "
Natural Translation
His/her poke is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the his/her poke.
" Sinundot ng bata ang tulog na pusa, kaya bigla itong nagulat at tumalon. "
Natural Translation
The child poked the sleeping cat, so it was suddenly startled and jumped.
Literal Translation
Poked the child the sleeping cat, so suddenly it startled and jumped.
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