Maghulma (en. To mold)

mah-goo-l-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To shape or form something into a particular shape.
We need to mold the clay to create a pot.
Kailangan nating maghulma ng luwad upang makabuo ng palayok.
Apply force to an object to change its shape.
He molded the metal under heat and pressure.
Nag-hulma siya ng bakal sa ilalim ng init at pwersa.
Shaping or forming an idea or concept.
Let's mold ideas for the new project.
Maghulma tayo ng mga ideya para sa bagong proyekto.

Etymology

From the root word 'hulma' meaning shape or form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mold the mind
Shaping the ideas or perspectives of a person.
maghulma ng isip

Related Words

mold
The process of creating a specific shape from a material.
hulma
form
The act of constructing something.
buhok

Slang Meanings

to make noise
It seems like they really made noise with how loud they were outside.
Parang naghulma siya sa sobrang ingay nila sa labas.
to gather together
Why don't we gather together in one place to bond?
Bakit di tayo maghulma sa isang lugar para mag-bonding?
to help each other
We should help each other to finish our project.
Dapat tayong maghulma para matapos ang proyekto natin.