From root: sunod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinunod
si-NU-nod
obeyed
Present (Incomplete)
sinusunod
si-nu-SU-nod
obeying
Future (Contemplated)
susunurin
su-su-nu-RIN
will obey
Usage Note
Sunurin is used to indicate obeying a specific command, rule, or person's wishes. It is frequently used in parental instructions or when discussing adherence to laws and regulations.
Examples
" Sunurin mo ang utos ko. "
Natural Translation
Obey my order.
Literal Translation
Obey you the order my.
" Kailangan mong sunurin si ate. "
Natural Translation
You need to obey your older sister.
Literal Translation
Need you obey name-, older-sister.
" Dapat nating sunurin ang mga batas sa kalsada upang maiwasan ang mga aksidente. "
Natural Translation
We should obey traffic laws in order to avoid accidents.
Literal Translation
Should we obey the laws on road so-that be-avoided the accidents.
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