Dumaloy (en. Flow)

/duˈmaloj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of a smooth and unobstructed flow or current.
The water flowed smoothly in the river.
Ang tubig ay dumaloy nang maayos sa ilog.
The exiting or entering of something in a certain direction.
People flowed into the meeting room as the meeting started.
Dumaloy ang mga tao sa silid-hanapan nang mag-umpisa ang meeting.
The advancement or progress of a situation or process.
The project progressed after the group's efforts.
Dumaloy ang progreso ng proyekto matapos ang mga pagsisikap ng grupo.

Etymology

from the word 'duma' meaning 'to pass' or 'to actually transform' and 'loy' which typically refers to flow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the mind flows
to have a broad understanding or idea.
dumaloy ang isip

Related Words

flow
The actual movement or channeling of a liquid or idea.
daloy
flowing water
Refers to the fast or unobstructed flow of water.
dumaloy na tubig

Slang Meanings

to go or pass by a place
He went to the party last night.
Dumalo siya sa party kagabi.
to travel or roam around
We went to the beach after class.
Dumaloy kami sa beach matapos ng klase.