Suck in Tagalog

“Suck” in Tagalog translates to “supsop,” “sipsip,” or “higop” depending on context. Whether you’re describing drinking through a straw, a vacuum’s action, or expressing that something is terrible, Tagalog offers precise words for each meaning. Let’s explore the full range of translations and usage examples below.

[Words] = Suck

[Definition]:

• Suck /sʌk/
• Verb 1: To draw liquid or air into the mouth by creating a vacuum with the lips and tongue.
• Verb 2: To draw something in a specified direction by creating a vacuum.
• Verb 3: (Informal) To be very bad or unpleasant.
• Noun: An act of sucking.

[Synonyms] = Supsop, Sipsip, Higop, Sumipsip, Sumigok, Sumuso

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The baby began to suck on the bottle hungrily.
• Ex1_PH: Ang sanggol ay nagsimulang sumuso sa bote nang gutom na gutom.
• Ex2_EN: She sucked the juice through a straw while reading her book.
• Ex2_PH: Sumipsip siya ng juice sa pamamagitan ng straw habang nagbabasa ng kanyang libro.
• Ex3_EN: The vacuum cleaner will suck up all the dirt from the carpet.
• Ex3_PH: Ang vacuum cleaner ay susupsop ng lahat ng dumi mula sa karpet.
• Ex4_EN: This movie really sucks, let’s watch something else.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pelikulang ito ay talagang pangit, manood na lang tayo ng iba.
• Ex5_EN: The child sucked his thumb for comfort before falling asleep.
• Ex5_PH: Sinupsop ng bata ang kanyang hinlalaki para sa ginhawa bago matulog.