Magdilidili (en. Ponder)

/maɡ.diliˈdili/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of thinking deeply or thoroughly.
He pondered about his future.
Siya ay nagdilidili tungkol sa kanyang kinabukasan.
The act of having deep reflection or contemplation.
While walking, he was pondering his decisions.
Habang naglalakad, siya ay nagdilidili sa kanyang mga desisyon.
A form of verbal contemplation where a person thinks alone.
He often pondered by the lake.
Madalas siyang magdilidili sa tabi ng lawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ponder about life
Thinking deeply about aspects of life.
magdilidili tungkol sa buhay

Related Words

dili
Root word of 'magdilidili' meaning 'to look' or 'to observe'.
dili

Slang Meanings

forced to speak or express thoughts
Why are you just magdilidili, just say what's on your mind!
Bakit parang magdilidili ka na lang, sabihin mo na kung anong nasa isip mo!
hastily expressing grievances
Sometimes, it's better to magdilidili than to keep your feelings bottled up.
Minsan, mas okay na magdilidili na lang kaysa magtago ng sama ng loob.