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suka

Pronunciation: /ˈsuka/

“suka” is a Tagalog word. Its 6 meanings in English:

noun

  1. vomit
  2. vomiting; emesis
  3. vinegar
  4. sour fruit used for seasoning food (such as tamarind, tomatoes, green mangoes, etc.)

adjective

  1. wanting to vomit; queasy
  2. disgusted; repulsed

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *suka (“to vomit”). Compare Central Bikol suka, Cebuano suka, Hiligaynon suka, Kapampangan suka, Tausug suka, and Waray-Waray suka.

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