Dumalang (en. Meander)

doo-ma-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To turn aside or wind in a non-straight manner.
The river meandered as it changed direction.
Dumalang ang ilog habang lumilipat ng direksyon.
To travel along a winding road.
He meandered through the town's streets to see more sights.
Dumalang siya sa mga kalye ng bayan upang mas makita ang mga tanawin.
To have a path or direction that is not straight.
His journey meandered due to many obstacles.
Dumalang ang kanyang lakbay dahil sa maraming balakid.

Etymology

derived from the root 'dalan' meaning 'pathway' or 'way' in Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the path has become more complicated or winding.
the direction has become more chaotic or convoluted.
dumalang ang daan

Related Words

path
This is the line traveled by people, vehicles, or water.
dalan

Slang Meanings

The level or quality of something decreased.
The fun in our group has decreased since Mark left.
Dumalang na nga ang saya sa grupo natin simula nung umalis si Mark.
The lack or damage became apparent.
The signal has weakened in our area, making it hard to connect to the Internet.
Dumalang ang signal sa lugar natin, kaya mahirap makapag-Internet.