Magdalidali (en. To hurry)

mag-da-li-da-li

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to hurry or do something faster.
We need to hurry to keep up with time.
Kailangan nating magdalidali upang makasabay sa oras.
The action of doing something at a higher speed than usual.
He hurried in returning the book to the library.
Magdalidali siya sa pagbabalik ng libro sa silid aklatan.

Etymology

root word: dali (to hasten)

Common Phrases and Expressions

hurry up
Don't dawdle; you need to hurry.
magdalidali ka

Related Words

hasten
The root word meaning fast or easy action.
dali

Slang Meanings

To act or move quickly.
I hope you hurry up with our project, the deadline is approaching!
Sana magdalidali ka na sa paggawa ng project natin, malapit na ang deadline!
To rush through things.
Don't rush while climbing the stairs, you might slip!
Huwag kang magdalidali sa pag-akyat sa hagdang-bahay, baka madulas ka!
To be surprised or shocked by something happening fast.
Oh no, I hurried because I was already in front of the school and the teacher wasn't there yet!
Nako, nagdalidali ako kasi nasa harap na ako ng school at wala pa ang teacher!