Accompany in Tagalog

Accompany in Tagalog translates to “Samahan,” “Sumama,” or “Ihatid,” referring to the act of going somewhere with someone, being present together, or escorting another person. This common English verb captures the Filipino cultural value of companionship and the importance of not letting others journey alone.

Whether you’re talking about accompanying a friend to the market, musical accompaniment, or phenomena that occur together, understanding this word’s various meanings will enhance your Tagalog communication skills. Let’s explore its complete definition and practical usage.

[Words] = Accompany

[Definition]:

• Accompany /əˈkʌmpəni/
• Verb 1: To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
• Verb 2: To happen or exist at the same time as something else; to be associated with.
• Verb 3: To play a musical instrument or sing while another person performs the main part.

[Synonyms] = Samahan, Sumama, Ihatid, Isabay, Makasama, Kasamahan, Magsama, Isama

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: My father will accompany me to the doctor’s appointment tomorrow.

Ex1_PH: Sasamahan ako ng aking ama sa appointment sa doktor bukas.

Ex2_EN: Heavy rain often accompanies typhoons in the Philippines during the wet season.

Ex2_PH: Ang malakas na ulan ay madalas na sumasama sa mga bagyo sa Pilipinas sa panahon ng tag-ulan.

Ex3_EN: She asked her brother to accompany her to the mall because she felt unsafe going alone.

Ex3_PH: Hiniling niya sa kanyang kapatid na samahan siya sa mall dahil hindi siya nakaramdam ng ligtas na mag-isa.

Ex4_EN: The pianist will accompany the soprano during her performance at the concert hall.

Ex4_PH: Ang pianista ay sasamahan ang soprano sa kanyang pagtatanghal sa concert hall.

Ex5_EN: Please accompany this letter with the required documents when you submit your application.

Ex5_PH: Mangyaring isabay ang liham na ito sa mga kinakailangang dokumento kapag isinumite mo ang iyong aplikasyon.