Dalat (en. Mud)
/dɑːlɑt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of soil that is wet or contains water, typically found on shorelines or riverbanks.
From the mud, he collected pieces of stone.
Mula sa dalat ay nakakuha siya ng mga piraso ng bato.
Refers to soft substances formed from a mixture of water and soil.
The fauna in the mud often congregate during the rainy season.
Ang mga fauna sa dalat ay kadalasang magkikita tuwing tag-ulan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stuck in the mud
Became difficult or overwhelmed in a situation.
nalubog sa dalat
Related Words
wet soil
Soil that is full of water.
basang lupa
dirt
Filthy substance that may accompany mud.
dumi
Slang Meanings
intentionally looking disheveled or messy
Wow, you look so dalat, all messy!
Hala, ang dalat mo naman, walang ayos!
broke or out of money
I have so many expenses, but I'm still dalat.
Ang dami ko nang pinagkakabalahura, pero dalat pa rin ako.
fed up or tired of a situation or person
I'm so dalat with him, there’s just too much drama!
Dalat na ako sa kanya, ang daming drama!