Dalusdos (en. Collapse)

/daluˈsdos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden fall or tumble of something.
The collapse of the wall frightened the people.
Ang dalusdos ng pader ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
verb
The act of collapsing or falling from a higher place.
He started to collapse from the steep mountain.
Nagsimula siyang dalusdos mula sa matarik na bundok.

Etymology

Originated from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

collapse of life
The sudden downfall of a situation in life.
dalusdos ng buhay

Related Words

fall
A term used to describe the act of falling or dropping.
bagsak

Slang Meanings

crazy or unable to think clearly
Wow, his mind is like a whirlwind with all those thoughts!
Grabe, parang dalusdos na yung isip niya sa dami ng iniisip!
bump or failure in thought
Sometimes, when you're overly tired, your mind starts to short-circuit.
Minsan, pag sobrang pagod ka, nagiging dalusdos na yung utak mo.
deciding too quickly without good results
Don't be impulsive in choosing friends, or you might make a mistake!
Huwag kang dalusdos sa pagpili ng mga kaibigan, baka magkamali ka!