sungkit
sungkít with stress marks
to pick fruit using a pole with a hook
Usage Note
Sungkit refers to the traditional method of harvesting fruit from tall trees using a long bamboo pole fitted with a hook or basket at the end. This technique is common for picking mangoes, coconuts, and other high-growing fruit in rural areas. The tool itself is sometimes also called a sungkit.
Examples
" Sungkitin natin ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
Let's pick the mango with the pole.
Literal Translation
Pick-with-hook we the mango.
" Isang mabilis na sungkit ang gawa ni tatay. "
Natural Translation
Dad did a quick picking of fruit using the pole.
Literal Translation
One fast that pick-with-hook the act [,] dad.
" Gamit ang mahabang kawayan, sinungkit ng lolo ang mga hinog na mangga sa tuktok ng punong matayog. "
Natural Translation
Using the long bamboo pole, grandpa picked the ripe mangoes from the top of the tall tree.
Literal Translation
Using the long bamboo, picked-with-hook by grandpa the ripe that mango at top of tree tall.
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