Magdalihan (en. To hasten)

/magda'lihan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of having a quick movement or action.
He hurried to catch up with their conversation.
Nagmadali siya upang makasunod sa kanilang usapan.
A way of expressing impatience or the desire to finish something.
Everyone hurried to complete the project.
Nagdalihan ang lahat sa pagtatapos ng proyekto.
Running or walking faster than usual.
Because of the rain, we hurried home.
Dahil sa ulan, nagdalihan kami pauwi.

Etymology

From the root word 'dali' or 'easy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hurry
to do something faster than usual.
magmadali
hastened
had the need to finish or leave quickly.
nagmadali

Related Words

easy
A characteristic that indicates simplicity or ease.
madali
regret
The feeling of remorse that may occur when one hurries.
pagsisisi

Slang Meanings

To be quick or hurry.
Hurry up, we're leaving!
Magdalihan ka na, aalis na tayo!
Quick action or decision.
We need to hurry in buying the tickets!
Kailangan nating magdalihan sa pagbili ng ticket!