Hanapin
to suffocate
01
sakalin, hindi makahinga
to block someone or something's access to air, making it difficult or impossible to breathe
Transitive: to suffocate sb/sth
Example
In the crowded room, he felt as if the lack of air would suffocate him.
Sa masikip na silid, naramdaman niya na parang ang kakulangan ng hangin ay magpapasakal sa kanya.
The thick smoke suffocated the people trapped in the building.
Ang makapal na usok ay nagsakal sa mga taong nakulong sa gusali.
02
mahingal, mabulunan
to struggle for breathing due to the lack or reduced amount of oxygen
Intransitive
Example
She nearly suffocated under the heavy blanket while taking a nap.
Halos siya ay mabulunan sa ilalim ng mabigat na kumot habang nag-aidlip.
The firefighter rescued the trapped cat, preventing it from suffocating in the smoke-filled room.
Iniligtas ng bumbero ang nakulong na pusa, pinigilan itong mahilo sa usok na puno ng silid.
03
makasakal, mabigatan
to feel overwhelmed, trapped, or oppressed
Transitive: to suffocate sb/sth
Example
The relentless demands of her job suffocated her, leaving her exhausted.
Ang walang humpay na mga hinihingi ng kanyang trabaho ay nagsakal sa kanya, na nag-iwan sa kanya ng pagod.
The relationship began to suffocate her, making her feel like she could n’t breathe.
Ang relasyon ay nagsimulang sakalin siya, na nagpaparamdam sa kanya na hindi siya makahinga.
04
mahingal, mabulunan
to die because there is not enough oxygen to breathe
Intransitive
Example
The patient suffocated when the breathing tube became blocked.
Ang pasyente ay nabulunan nang mabarahan ang breathing tube.
The dog suffocated in the car when the windows were closed.
Nalunod ang aso sa kotse nang sarado ang mga bintana.
05
sakalain, pigilan ang paglago
to prevent something from growing or progressing by blocking or restricting it
Transitive: to suffocate development of something
Example
The heavy regulations could choke the growth of new businesses.
Ang mabibigat na regulasyon ay maaaring sakalin ang paglago ng mga bagong negosyo.
His negative attitude choked the team's potential for success.
Ang kanyang negatibong saloobin ay sinakal ang potensyal ng koponan para sa tagumpay.
06
inisin, sakalin
to be stopped or hindered in progress or growth
Intransitive
Example
The project began to suffocate as funding dried up.
Ang proyekto ay nagsimulang mahilo nang matuyo ang pondo.
The company ’s innovation suffocated under constant bureaucratic red tape.
Ang inobasyon ng kumpanya ay nasakal sa ilalim ng patuloy na bureaucratic red tape.
