Madusdos (en. To slide)

/ma.dus.dos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of sliding down or to a side.
The children slide down in the sand by the beach.
Madusdos ang mga bata sa buhangin sa dalampasigan.
The action of moving or changing position with force.
The ball slid quickly on the floor when hit.
Mabilis na madusdos ang bola sa sahig nang tinamaan ito.
To cause something to lower to a lower level.
The containers slid down from the high shelf.
Madusdos ang mga lalagyan mula sa mataas na estante.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'duso' which means to be gluttonous or excessive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slide down the stairs
Sliding down the steps of stairs.
madusdos sa hagdang-bato

Related Words

duso
Reflects excessive desire or obsession.
duso

Slang Meanings

slipped or fell
Oh no, I slipped on the cement earlier!
Hala, madusdos ako sa semento kanina!
fell into a situation
They fell into debt without even realizing it.
Nadusdos siya sa utang nang hindi man lang niya namamalayan.
got hurt or injured
He slipped under the table and got a bruise.
Nadusdos siya sa ilalim ng mesa at nagka-galhos.