Madalakit (en. Clumsy)

/ma-da-la-kit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The quality of a person or thing that lacks gracefulness in arrangement or movement.
He is clumsy in his movements, so he often falls down.
Siya ay madalakit sa kanyang mga galaw, kaya madalas siyang natutumba.
Means difficult to make orderly or to become at ease.
Using clumsy tools in the project caused a lot of disruptions.
Ang paggamit ng madalakit na kagamitan sa proyekto ay nagdulot ng maraming abala.
A word that describes the lack of skill in performing a task.
Due to his clumsy movements, he dropped his food.
Dahil sa kanyang madalakit na kilos, nalaglag ang kanyang pagkain.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dakit' meaning 'difficult' or 'complex'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clumsy person
A person who is not skilled in their movements.
madalakit na tao

Related Words

slowness
The quality of not being fast or quick in movement.
bagal

Slang Meanings

Quick to catch or grab.
You’re so quick to grab souvenirs! Come on, I'll take care of things here.
Bilis mo namang madalakit ng pasalubong! Sige na, ako naman ang abala dito.
An enticing opportunity.
Wow, this deal is amazing! This offer is really hard to pass up!
Grabe, ang ganda ng deal na ito! Talagang madalakit ang offer na 'to!
An opportunity you can't avoid.
When your friends are all headed out, just join them!
Kapag madalakit na ang mga friends mo, sige na, sama ka na rin!