Dumalas (en. To increase)

du-ma-las

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the increase or rise of something.
Visitors increased to our house every Christmas.
Dumalas ang mga bisita sa aming bahay tuwing Pasko.
Reaches more often or more regularly.
His studying increased after his exam.
Dumalas ang kanyang pag-aaral matapos ang kanyang pagsusulit.
To occur or to be seen happening more often.
Accidents on the road increased.
Dumalas ang mga insidente ng aksidente sa kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dala' meaning 'to bring' or 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Expenses increased
Spending or using money has become more frequent.
Dumalas ang mga gastos
His visits increased
His visits have become more frequent.
Dumalas ang kanyang pagbisita

Related Words

analysis
The process of looking at or examining something in a thorough manner.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

improved flow or increase
The number of people on the road has increased every morning.
Dumalas na ang mga tao sa kalsada tuwing umaga.
frequently happens
There have been a lot of parties in the neighborhood these past weeks.
Dumalas ang mga party sa barangay sa huling linggo.
gatherings
The youth gatherings have become more frequent.
Dumalas na ang mga get-together ng mga kabataan.