Maduda (en. Doubtful)
/maˈdu.da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicating uncertainty or doubt.
His doubtful response raised suspicions among everyone.
Ang kanyang maduda na tugon ay nagbigay ng hinala sa lahat.
Uncertain or unreliable.
Doubtful information should not be trusted.
Ang mga maduda na impormasyon ay hindi dapat paniwalaan.
Likely not to happen.
His attendance at the meeting tomorrow is doubtful.
Maduda ang kanyang pagdalo sa pagpupulong bukas.
Etymology
The word 'maduda' comes from the root 'duda' which means doubt or uncertainty, combined with the prefix 'ma-' which turns it into an adjective.
Common Phrases and Expressions
doubtful plans
there are uncertainties about the scheduled plans
maduda ang mga plano
Related Words
doubt
The word 'doubt' refers to the feeling of uncertainty or disbelief.
duda
trust
The term 'trust' is the opposite of 'doubt', meaning there is complete belief or certainty.
tiwala
Slang Meanings
Too talkative or chatty.
Mark is so maduda, he only talks about his life.
Ang maduda ni Mark, puro kwento sa buhay niya.
Seems like a liar or untrustworthy.
Don't believe Al, he's maduda.
Huwag kang maniwala kay Al, maduda 'yan.
A bit of a show-off or loves to flaunt.
He's the maduda type, always has a new gadget.
Siya yung maduda, lagi na lang may bagong gadget.