sinunod

Sinunod is a Filipino verb form meaning to follow or to obey, typically used to indicate that an instruction, rule, or request has been complied with. It is the completed (past) form of the verb and is commonly translated as “was followed,” “was obeyed,” or “was complied with” in English.

In usage, sinunod describes actions taken in response to guidance or orders. The object of following is expressed with the law, rule, advice, or instruction, and the doer of the action can be identified with personal pronouns or noun phrases, for example: Sinunod niya ang payo ng doktor (He followed the doctor's advice). Sinunod ng buong klase ang alituntunin ng guro (The whole class complied with the teacher’s rules).

Sinunod is part of a larger verb paradigm centered on the root word sumusunod/sunod, which also yields related forms such as sumusunod (present tense: is following/obeying), sinusunod (present progressive: is being followed/obeyed), and susunod (future: will follow/obey). These forms reflect common Tagalog voice and aspect patterns, where affixes indicate tense and focus.

Etymologically, sinunod derives from the root “sunod,” a core term in Filipino that encompasses following, obeying, and complying. The term is widely used in everyday language, governance, law, and discourse about manners, discipline, and instructions.

See also: sumusunod, sinusunod, sunod, sunod.