From root: sunod
Usage Note
Masunurin is used to describe a person or pet that follows rules and instructions faithfully.
Examples
" Masunurin ang aso ko. "
Natural Translation
My dog is obedient.
Literal Translation
Obedient the dog my.
" Maging masunurin tayo sa batas. "
Natural Translation
Let's be obedient to the law.
Literal Translation
Become obedient we to law.
" Naging masunurin siyang anak kahit minsan ay hindi siya sang-ayon sa utos ng kaniyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
She became an obedient child even though she sometimes didn't agree with her parents' orders.
Literal Translation
Became obedient she-that child even sometimes is not she agree with order of her parents.
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