sonson
Sense 1
English: Translation
repeat; imitate; follow a pattern; trace along
English: Definition
To reproduce or continue speech, an action, movement, design, sequence, track, or other established pattern by following what another person or prior event has already provided. Used especially for repetition or imitation undertaken for learning, practice, training, or accurate reproduction. Also refers to proceeding along visible signs, markings, tracks, or a previously established course.
Part of Speech
verb
Sense 2
English: Translation
(repetition and imitation) repeat; mimic; imitate
English: Definition
To reproduce another person’s words, pronunciation, actions, gestures, or patterned behavior, often for instruction, practice, learning, or imitation.
Sense 3
English: Translation
(patterned following) follow a trace; follow a marking
English: Definition
To proceed according to a visible track, sign, line, marking, sequence, or previously established course rather than searching without guidance.
Notes
Semantic Domain
Speech and communication; Learning; Movement; Investigation
Notes
The common semantic component is following an existing model. In speech, the model is an utterance or action; in movement or investigation, it is a trace, marking, or route.
Distinguish from anap, which means to search for or locate something whose position is not yet known. Sonson presupposes something that can already be followed.
Related entries
sosog; sagonson; anap
Linguistic History
Possibly related to a broader Philippine family represented by Cebuano and Hiligaynon forms referring to recurrence, succession, frequency, or close sequential arrangement. A precise cognate relationship remains tentative.