sungkad
sungkád with stress marks
to scrutinize or catch someone lying
Usage Note
Sungkad describes the act of exposing or cornering someone with the truth — pressing them until an inconsistency or lie is revealed. It is used in confrontational but non-violent situations, such as an interrogation, an argument, or a parent questioning a child. The word implies persistent and probing scrutiny.
Examples
" Sinungkad siya ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mom caught him/her in a lie.
Literal Translation
Caught-lying him/her by mom.
" Kailangan ng maingat na sungkad. "
Natural Translation
A careful scrutinize is needed.
Literal Translation
Need of careful scrutinize.
" Mahinahon man ang tanong ng pulis, sinungkad niya ang suspek hanggang sa magkandahirap itong magsinungaling. "
Natural Translation
Although the officer's questions were calm, he pressed the suspect until it became hard for him to keep lying.
Literal Translation
Calm though the question of officer, pressed he the suspect until became-hard this to-lie.
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