Dilman (en. To begin)

/dil-man/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An action or process of starting something.
The beginning of the project took place last week.
Ang dilman ng proyekto ay naganap noong nakaraang linggo.

Etymology

Arabic word 'dilman' meaning 'to begin' or 'to start'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beginning of a story
Start of a story.
dilman ng kwento

Related Words

start
Refers to the initial part or instance of an event.
simula

Slang Meanings

let it go
Just let it go, there's no hope.
Dilman na 'yan, wala nang pag-asa.
that's enough
That's enough, that's too much.
Dilman na, sobra na 'yan.
stop it
Stop all that drama of yours.
Dilman na 'yang kadramahan mo.