Dulos (en. Emergency)

doo-los

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation requiring immediate help or action.
When the fire broke out, they immediately responded to the emergency.
Nang dumating ang sunog, agad silang tumugon sa dulos.
An unexpected situation requiring immediate solutions.
Having sufficient equipment for emergencies is crucial.
Ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na kagamitan sa dulos ay mahalaga.

Etymology

Not definitively known

Common Phrases and Expressions

serious emergency
the presence of a worse situation
dulong dulos

Related Words

help
The action of providing support or access to what is needed.
tulong
solution
The way of responding to a problem or situation.
solusyon

Slang Meanings

Blood
It seems like you don't want to anymore; I've bled thinking about you.
Parang ayaw mo na, nakadulos na ako sa kakaisip sa'yo.
Slippery on the shoulder
Why is it like that? You're so slippery on your shoulder, aren't you afraid of falling?
Bakit ganyan? Ang dulas sa balikat mo, hindi ka natatakot na mahulog?
Word on the street
According to my friend, there's a rumor going around here in the corner.
Sabi ng barkada, may dulos daw sa kanila ditto sa kanto.