Daldal (en. Talkative)

/dal-dal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who loves to talk or is talkative.
Maria is a talkative person, she never finishes her stories.
Si Maria ay isang daldal na tao, hindi siya natatapos sa kwento.
Speaking a lot or speaking vigorously.
The chatter of this child is unstoppable.
Ang daldal ng batang ito ay hindi mo mapipigilan.

Etymology

From the word 'dal' which means often talking or making noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chatter nonstop
continuously talking or telling stories without stopping.
daldal ng daldal

Related Words

storytelling
A conversation or expression of stories.
kwentuhan
speaking
The act of talking or communicating.
pagsasalita

Slang Meanings

gossiper
You're such a talkative person, it's like you're a gossiper!
Ang galing mong daldal, parang chismosa ka na!
noisy
Don't be too talkative; you're being noisy!
Huwag kang daldal masyado, maingay ka!
a talkative person in a party
You're so talkative; it feels like you're at a party!
Ang daldal mo, akala mo nasa sayo-sayo ka!