Dakol (en. Many)

da-kol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates quantity or number of things.
Many people gathered in the plaza.
Maraming tao ang nagtipun-tipon sa plaza.
Often used as an adjective in contexts of more than one.
He bought many fruits for the festival.
Bumili siya ng dakol na mga prutas para sa piyesta.

Etymology

originating from Hiligaynon language

Common Phrases and Expressions

Many people gathered.
Many people gathered.
Dakol ang salu-salo.

Related Words

few
Opposite of dakol, describing a small number.
kaunti

Slang Meanings

many or a lot
There was a lot of food at the gathering, so a lot was left.
Dakol ang pagkain sa handaan, kaya daming natira.
so much
He has so many stories to tell, it's like he doesn't want to stop.
Dakol ang kwentong sinasabi niya, parang ayaw na matapos.
wow or a lot!
There were so many of his fans at the concert, we couldn't move.
Dakol talaga yung mga fans niya sa concert, hindi na makagalaw.