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    Dumulas (en. To slide)

    /duˈmulas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of retreating or sliding from one location.
    The child slid on the slippery floor.
    Dumulas ang bata sa madulas na sahig.
    The action of floating or flowing to a lower part.
    The water slid from the mountain to the river.
    Dumulas ang tubig mula sa bundok patungo sa ilog.

    Etymology

    Tagalog, from the root 'dula' which means 'the action of sliding or retreating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slip in a slippery area
    slid or fell in an area with such characteristics.
    dumulas sa madulas na lugar

    Related Words

    slide down
    an action of sliding to a lower part from a higher position.
    dumulas-lusong

    Slang Meanings

    slipped and fell
    The road was so slippery that I slipped and fell.
    Sobrang slippery ng kalsada kaya't dumulas ako at napaluhod.
    moved quickly
    The car behind me slipped past, I thought I wouldn't make it.
    Dumulas yung sasakyan sa likod ko, akala ko di na ako makakaligtas.
    missed an opportunity
    I slipped on the chance to get the promo, what a waste!
    Dumulas ang pagkakataon na makuha ang promo, sayang!