EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to carry on the head...
fame, popularity, peak...
congestion, crowdedness, density...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/su-NU-ngin/
FIL: Dalhin o buhatin ang isang bagay sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatong nito sa ulo.
EN: to carry on the head
This is the ultimate balancing act, pre-dating any social media challenge. Imagine carrying a 'bilao' of produce or a 'banga' of water on your head while walking through a rice paddy. It's the OG hands-free mode. Not to be confused with 'sunong' which is the act, 'sunungin' is the command or infinitive form: 'You, carry this on your head!'
ROOT MEANING: to carry on the head
This is a traditional way of carrying things, often seen in rural areas. It requires great balance.
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🇵🇭 Kailangan mong sunungin ang banga ng tubig mula sa ilog hanggang sa ating bahay.
🇺🇸 You need to carry the jar of water on your head from the river to our house.
🇵🇭 Sinubukan niyang sunungin ang isang basket ng prutas ngunit nahulog ito.
🇺🇸 He tried to carry a basket of fruits on his head but it fell.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.