Magdaldal (en. To talk)
/mad-dal-dal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to converse or to speak.
She loves to talk to her friends.
Mahilig siyang magdaldal sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
The act of conveying information through words.
It is easy for him to talk about his experiences.
Madali para sa kanya ang magdaldal tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan.
A means of communicating with others using words.
We need to talk to understand the issue.
Kailangan natin magdaldal upang maunawaan ang isyu.
Etymology
from the root 'daldal' meaning talking or speaking.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't talk
wait for others before speaking or communicating.
huwag magdaldal
talk unbelievable things
to speak about things that are hard to believe.
magdaldal ng hindi kapani-paniwala
Related Words
gossiping
The act of talking full of gossip or stories.
daldal
sweet talk
A type of conversation often filled with jokes or frivolous talk.
bolahan
Slang Meanings
Gossip monger (someone who loves to gossip)
This chatterbox always has something new to say.
Ang magdaldal na ito, lagi na lang nalang may bago silang sinasabi.
Talkative (always talking or chatting)
You know? That kid is really chatty! Can't sit still.
Alam mo ba? Ang bata talaga ang magdaldal! Di mapakali.
Show-off (bragging or boasting in stories)
Seems like they're showing off again, super talkative at the party!
Parang nagmaganda na naman, sobrang magdaldal sa party!
Gossip-loving (fond of personal stories and gossip)
My best friend is such a chatterbox! You'll hear all the gossip from her.
Yung bestfriend ko, ang magdaldal! Lahat ng chika sa kanya maririnig mo.