sumunggab
sumunggáb with stress marks
to grab
From root: sunggab
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumunggab
su-mung-GAB
grabbed
Present (Incomplete)
sumusunggab
su-mu-sung-GAB
is grabbing
Future (Contemplated)
susunggab
su-sung-GAB
will grab
Usage Note
Sumunggab is the actor-focus form of sunggab, using the -um- infix to center the one seizing. It conveys a quick, forceful snatching motion — common in vivid storytelling, evoking urgency or greed.
Examples
" Gustong sumunggab ng aso sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The dog wants to grab the food.
Literal Translation
Want to-grab of dog at food.
" Gusto ng magnanakaw na sumunggab ng bag sa madilim na eskinita. "
Natural Translation
The thief wants to grab a bag in the dark alley.
Literal Translation
Want of thief marker to-grab of bag in dark alley.
" Bago pa makaalis ang pasahero, biglang sumunggab ang mandurukot ng selpon na nakalitaw sa kanyang bulsa. "
Natural Translation
Before the passenger could even leave, the pickpocket suddenly grabbed the phone that was sticking out of his pocket.
Literal Translation
Before yet can-leave the passenger, suddenly grabbed the pickpocket of cellphone that sticking-out in his pocket.
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