Lugso (en. Slide)
loog-so
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of movement in which an object slides over another object.
The sliding of children on the sand is joyful.
Ang lugso ng mga bata sa buhanginan ay masaya.
The action of slipping.
There was a slide on the road after it rained.
Nagkaroon ng lugso sa kalsada matapos umulan.
verb
The act of slipping from one place to another.
He slid on the floor because of the water.
Dumulas siya sa sahig dahil sa tubig.
Moved in a way that seems to be sliding.
He slid down the mountain while walking.
Naglugsong siya sa bundok habang naglalakad.
Etymology
from the root word 'lugso' meaning 'slippery' or 'to slide'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slid
the process of slipping or moving downward from a high place.
naglugso
Related Words
slipperiness
The quality of a slippery surface that causes sliding.
dulas
falling
An action that may occur following a slide.
babagsak
Slang Meanings
An explosion of feelings or anger.
Oh no, she had a meltdown out of frustration!
Nako, naglugso na siya sa sobrang inis!
Really fed up and can't take it anymore.
I feel like I'm about to explode from all their shortcomings!
Parang lugso na ako sa lahat ng kakulangan nila!
A very emotional reaction to a situation.
When I heard that, I burst into tears.
Nung narinig ko yun, lugso ako sa iyak.