suck the kumara: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  New ZealandneutralliteralMachine
  • To suck on a kumara (a sweet potato), i.e., to place a kumara in the mouth and draw on it; a literal description of the action.

  Examples

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  • Grandma taught me how to suck the kumara properly so I could enjoy its sweetness.

    La abuela me enseñó cómo chupar el kumara correctamente para poder disfrutar su dulzura.

  • After roasting, the children sat quietly, each sucking the kumara with delight.

    Después de asarlo, los niños se sentaron tranquilamente, cada uno chupando el kumara con deleite.

  • I have never sucked the kumara raw, but I imagine it tastes earthy and sweet.

    Nunca he chupado el kumara crudo, pero imagino que sabe a tierra y dulce.

  • Sucking the kumara slowly helps release its natural sugars and makes it more enjoyable.

    Chupar el kumara lentamente ayuda a liberar sus azúcares naturales y lo hace más agradable.

• 2.

  New ZealandinformalregionaljocularMachine
  • A rare or jocular regional expression, used humorously to refer to accepting humble fare or enduring a modest or unglamorous situation; usage is informal and regionally specific.

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  • After losing his job, Tom joked that he’d just have to suck the kumara and live simply for a while.

    Después de perder su trabajo, Tom bromeó que simplemente tendría que aceptar la situación y vivir modestamente por un tiempo.

  • We all had to suck the kumara during the budget cuts, but at least we stuck together.

    Todos tuvimos que aceptar la situación durante los recortes presupuestarios, pero al menos nos mantuvimos unidos.

  • She's used to luxury, but now she has to suck the kumara and make do with less.

    Está acostumbrada al lujo, pero ahora tiene que conformarse con menos.