Madulas (en. Slippery)

/maˈdu.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic that refers to the slipperiness of something.
The floor is slippery after the rain.
Ang sahig ay madulas matapos ang ulan.
Can be used for objects that easily slide or are not easy to catch.
The slippery fish is hard to catch in the water.
Ang madulas na isda ay mahirap hulihin sa tubig.
Indicates danger of slipping or injury.
Due to the slippery stairs, he had an accident.
Dahil sa madulas na hagdang-bato, nagkaroon siya ng aksidente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the road is slippery
The road is unstable and poses a slipping hazard.
madulas ang daan

Related Words

slipperiness
The characteristic of being slippery.
dulas
slipping
The action of slipping or becoming slippery.
pagdulas

Slang Meanings

soft or slippery
The floor here is slippery, be careful!
Ang sahig dito ay madulas, mag-ingat ka!
smooth in movement
His dance moves are so smooth!
Sobrang madulas ng kanyang dance moves!
evasive or can easily dodge
You'll really notice that he's slippery in that situation.
Mapapansin mo talagang madulas siya sa sitwasyon na 'yan.