Madagil (en. Sudden)

/maˈdaɡil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows having a property that is quick or sudden.
The sudden movement of the waves caused fear among the people.
Ang madagil na pagkilos ng alon ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
Refers to situations or events that are sudden or unexpected.
The passengers were endangered due to the sudden change in weather.
Nanganib ang mga pasahero dahil sa madagil na pagbabago ng panahon.

Etymology

Root word: dagil.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden event
An incident that happened instantly.
madagil na pangyayari

Related Words

dagil
A word that describes the sudden appearance or emergence.
dagil

Slang Meanings

Very messy or cluttered.
Mark's house is madagil, like a storm just passed through.
Ang bahay nina Mark ay madagil, parang bagyo ang dumaan.
Full of trash or dirt.
Everything here is madagil, we need to clean up.
Lahat ng gamit dito madagil, kailangan na maglinis.
A typical situation that is busy or chaotic.
During the festival, the place is really madagil, full of people.
Pag Piyesta, talagang madagil ang paligid, puno ng tao.