sardeng
The Ilocano word for 'stop' is sardeng.
sardeng is used to express the act of not continuing an action, similar to the English verbs 'cease' or 'desist'.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The root sardeng can function as a command on its own to mean 'Stop!' In the form sardengannak, the enclitic object pronoun -ak (me) is added to the verb root sardeng along with an aspectual or transitive suffix to create the meaning 'stop me'.
Did you know?
- In Ilocano, the word sardeng can be used to describe a machine or an engine that has broken down and ceased to function.
- You can soften the command sardeng to sound like a polite suggestion rather than a harsh order by adding the particle met.
- The phrase sardengannak blends a verb root, a transitive suffix, and an object pronoun into one single word.
Examples in context
- Di la mabalin a sardengannak a rabrabaken?Will you stop teasing me?This sentence shows how to use sardeng when asking someone to stop an action directed at you.Tatoeba #4681054 by jyarold, translation #4680080 by Hybrid
- Pangngaasim ta adaywannak ket sardengannak a kuriruen.Please go away and stop annoying me.This sentence uses sardeng in a request to stop an annoying behavior.Tatoeba #4733101 by saluyot, translation #71710 by CK
Example conversation
Rowena and Ricardo are arguing about a chore.
- RowenaSardengmon dayta, Ricardo.Stop that, Ricardo.
- RicardoApay? Agtrabahok met.Why? I am just working.
- RowenaSardengmo ta madi ti bassit a gunggon.Stop it because the small bin is not right.
- RicardoSige, sardengakon.Alright, I will stop now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
