Magpadulas (en. To slide)

/magpə'dulas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb expressing the action of sliding or moving from one place to another.
You should slide on the street when it rains.
Magpadulas ka sa kalye kapag umuulan.
To perform an action related to sliding.
He wants to slide on the ice.
Nais niyang magpadulas sa yelo.
An action lacking proper grip causing a slide.
He slipped on the floor due to its wet linoleum.
Nakapagpadulas siya sa sahig dahil sa basa nitong linoleum.

Etymology

From the word 'dulas' meaning slippery or slide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to slide on ice
to slide or ski over snow or ice
magpadulas sa yelo

Related Words

slipperiness
The state of being slippery or the ability to slide.
dulas

Slang Meanings

to slide
OMG, I just slid on the street and fell suddenly!
Grabe, parang nagpadulas ako sa habang kalsada, biglang natumba!
life-threatening
It's so different to slide at such speed, it's like a life-threatening ride!
Kakaiba kasi yung magpadulas sa sobrang bilis, parang buwis-buhay na ride!
carefully messy
I told you, slide but do it in a carefully messy way!
Sabi ko nga sa'yo, magpadulas ka nga pero sa isang maingat na mess!