Makadalawa (en. Making two)

ma-ka-da-la-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
expressing the ability to be two or create two.
His plan is to make two out of a simple project.
Ang kanyang plano ay makadalawa sa isang simpleng proyekto.
providing a way to obtain two things.
His action made two and yielded good results.
Makadalawa ang kanyang pagkilos na nagbigay ng magandang resulta.

Etymology

derived from the root 'dalawa' meaning two things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you can do two already
you have the opportunity to do two things.
makadalawa ka na
treated with two-fold
where one thing becomes two or is divided.
nalalapatan ng makadalawa

Related Words

two
the number after one and before three.
dalawa
eldest
the eldest child in a family who is sure to have younger siblings.
panganay

Slang Meanings

twice or two times
I've applied twice already but haven't received a call.
Makadalawa na akong nag-apply pero wala pa ring tawag.
to reduce talking
You’ve spoken twice already, I hope you can keep quiet.
Naka-makadalawa ka nang magsalita, sana naman tumahimik ka.