Lumagaslas (en. To flow smoothly)

lu-ma-gas-las

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes movement in a smooth manner.
The water flowed smoothly over the rocks.
Ang tubig ay lumagaslas sa mga bato.
A representation of movement from one place to another without obstruction.
A leaf slid across the surface of the water.
Ang isang dahon ay lumagaslas sa ibabaw ng tubig.
An action involved with slipping or sliding.
Due to the rain, the ground became slippery.
Dahil sa ulan, ang lupa ay lumagaslas ng mababa.

Etymology

From the Tagalog word for gliding or sliding in motion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flowing water
water that flows smoothly
lumagaslas na tubig

Related Words

flow
it refers to the continuous movement of a liquid.
daloy
sliding
it refers to the action of moving unobstructedly.
pagdulas

Slang Meanings

To fall deeply in love
Wow, it's like I fell hard for her beauty!
Grabe, parang lumagaslas ako sa kanyang ganda!
To return or go home unexpectedly
It's like he suddenly returned home out of nowhere!
Parang lumagaslas siya, bigla na lang umuwi!
To stand strong despite challenges
We need to be resilient against life's challenges.
Kailangan lumagaslas tayo sa mga hamon ng buhay.