Dumangkal (en. To stretch)

/duˈmaŋkal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a longer or wider form.
The dish stretched while it was being cooked.
Ang ulam ay dumangkal habang niluluto ito.
To become a more vivid or prominent form.
From a simple idea, her concept stretched into a wide project.
Mula sa isang simpleng ideya, ang kanyang konsep ay dumangkal sa isang malawak na proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nature stretches
Refers to the development or expansion of natural resources.
dumangkal ang kalikasan

Related Words

height
The term that shows measurement or length.
dangkál

Slang Meanings

be true to yourself
Stop hiding, just be true to yourself.
Huwag ka nang magtago, dumangkal ka na lang.
not pretending
That's fine, it's easier to get to know people who are not pretending.
Okay lang yan, mas madaling makipagkilala sa mga dumangkal na tao.