Dalumos (en. Depth)

/dɑ.lu.mʊs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The depth of feelings or emotions.
His love for the country has depth.
May dalumos ang kanyang pag-ibig para sa bayan.
The measurement of depth from the surface.
The depth of the sea in this area reaches twenty feet.
Ang dalumos ng dagat sa lugar na ito ay umaabot ng dalawampung talampakan.
A condition or state requiring deeper understanding or analysis.
We need depth in his profound feelings.
Kailangan natin ng dalumos sa kanyang puno ng saloobin.

Etymology

From the word 'dalum' meaning deep or great depth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

depth of knowledge
A profound understanding or knowledge about a subject.
dalumos ng kaalaman
depth of wisdom
High level of wisdom gained from experience.
dalumos ng karunungan

Related Words

deep
An adjective referring to substantial depth or profundity.
malalim
water
A natural liquid that can have depth.
tubig

Slang Meanings

speaking softly or in a low voice
He spoke dalumos while we were chatting.
Nagsalita siya ng dalumos habang nagkukwentuhan kami.
complaining or reporting indirectly
His dalumos about the teacher didn't help at all.
Ang dalumos niya tungkol sa guro ay hindi naman nakatulong.