Dumaskol (en. To descend)

/duˈmaskol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of descending or landing something from above.
The bird descended onto the branch of the tree.
Dumaskol ang ibon sa sanga ng puno.
Movement of a person or animal to a lower level.
She descended from the stairs.
Dumaskol siya mula sa hagdang-bato.
Disembarking or moving towards the lower parts.
The fishermen descended from the boat to the shore.
Dumaskol ang mga mangingisda mula sa bangka papuntang dalampasigan.

Etymology

From the word 'maskol' which means to 'descend' or 'land gently'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

descend from above
to go down from a higher place
dumaskol mula sa taas

Related Words

maskol
This word is a root that is used as the basis for 'dumaskol'.
maskol

Slang Meanings

spreading chaos or causing a fight
They caused a scene in front of people on the corner.
Dumaskol sila sa harap ng mga tao sa kanto.
making things heavy or burdensome emotionally
Why did you do that? You really made the situation heavier.
Bakit ganyan ang ginawa mo? Nakakapag-dumaskol ka sa sitwasyon.
boasting or showing off
He was showing off his achievement to his friends.
Dumaskol siya sa kanyang achievement sa mga kaibigan.