Gulong (en. Wheel)
goo-long
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A round object commonly used in vehicles to move.
The vehicle's wheel was damaged on the road.
Ang gulong ng sasakyan ay nasira sa daan.
Any object that is wheel-shaped and used in various mechanisms.
The wheel is used in clocks to control the movement of its hands.
Ginagamit ang gulong sa mga relo para kontrolin ang galaw ng mga kamay nito.
A part of a machine that helps it rotate.
The motor's wheel provides the power to run.
Ang gulong ng motor ay nagbibigay ng lakas upang umandar.
Etymology
Focused on the root word 'gulong' meaning a round object.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wheel of fortune
A phrase that describes the change of luck or fortune.
gulong ng kapalaran
Related Words
car wheel
The specific part of the car used for its movement.
gulong ng kotse
Slang Meanings
Car or vehicle
You're cowardly; you can't keep up with the wheels of life.
Duwag ka, hindi mo kayang sumabay sa gulong ng buhay na ito.
Wasting time
Don't overthink it; just go straight to it!
Wag ka na mag-gulong-gulo pa, diretsuhin mo na!
Favorite or long-time companion
He is the wheel in my life; he’s always there.
Sya na ang gulong sa buhay ko, lagi syang nandiyan.
News or gossip
Do you already know the gossip in our neighborhood?
Alam mo na ba 'yung gulong sa barangay natin?