Magatod (en. Slippery)

/ma.ga.tod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates possessing a slippery quality.
Be careful here because the floor is slippery after bathing.
Maging maingat dito dahil magatod ang sahig pagkatapos maliguan.
Refers to something that can or easily slips.
The slippery roads cause accidents.
Ang magatod na mga daan ay nagiging sanhi ng mga aksidente.
A form of movement that is slippery or quick.
The slippery movements of the fish in the water are beautiful.
Ang magatod na pagkilos ng isda sa tubig ay maganda.

Etymology

From the word 'atod' which means soft or slippery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slippery floor
A floor that is slippery and poses a risk of slipping.
magatod na sahig
slippery road
A road that is slippery which may cause accidents.
magatod na kalsada

Related Words

slippery
A synonym meaning difficult to hold or grasp.
madulas

Slang Meanings

Beautiful carving on the body; shows beauty.
Wow, John's body is so well-defined! Like from a magazine.
Grabe, ang ganda ng magatod ni John! Parang sa magazine.
Joy or happiness in an event.
Their party was so lively, everyone was happy.
Sobrang magatod ng party nila, lahat masaya.