Dumutdot (en. To affect)

/duˈmutˌdot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to occur or cause an effect.
His smile affects everyone's heart.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay dumutdot sa puso ng lahat.
Creating a change in a situation or person.
His words affect the minds of the listeners.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay dumutdot sa isip ng mga tagapakinig.
Having influence or power over something.
Politics affects and changes people's lives.
Ang pulitika ay nakakaapekto at dumutdot sa buhay ng mga tao.

Etymology

from the word 'dulot' focusing on the action of giving or creating an effect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to affect emotions
to influence a person's emotions or feelings.
dumutdot sa damdamin
it does not affect me
I am not influenced or it has no effect on me.
hindi ito dumutdot sa akin

Related Words

cause
The act of giving an effect or result.
dulot
influence
Power to affect other people or things.
impluwensya

Slang Meanings

became happier
I'm so happy today, I'm in a good mood with my friends!
Sobrang saya ko today, dumutdot na ako sa mga tropa ko!
inspired or motivated
Wow, I'm so inspired by the success stories of people on the internet.
Grabe, dumutdot talaga ako sa mga success stories ng mga tao sa internet.
filled with joy or happiness
Whenever we're together, the vibe is always joyful!
Pag nagkakasama kami, dumutdot lagi ang vibe!