Kulado (en. Jammed)
ku-la-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where something is unable to be removed or moved.
The car is jammed in the middle of the road.
Ang kotse ay kulado sa gitna ng kalsada.
A situation where a system or process no longer functions properly.
The computer is jammed because of too many processes.
Ang computer ay kulado nang dahil sa sobrang daming proseso.
A condition where something is caught typically reaching a physical limit.
The piece of wood is stuck between the walls.
Ang bagi ng kahoy ay kulado sa pagitan ng mga pader.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'culado' meaning 'jammed' or 'stuck'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jammed mind
Difficult to think or make decisions.
kulado ang isip
Related Words
kulad
A term referring to stunted or stuck objects, commonly used in distant situations.
kulad
Slang Meanings
Guilty or in a tight spot.
Do you know he's in a tight spot with his debts? He can't get out of the problem.
Alam mo bang kulado na siya sa utang niya? Di na siya makaalis sa problema.
In a difficult situation.
I'm in a tough spot with the deadline; I need to stay up late to catch up.
Kulado na ako sa deadline, kailangan kong magpuyat para makabawi.