Nagdudumami (en. Becoming dirty)

/naɡduduˈmami/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that means a person or thing is becoming dirty.
My shoes are becoming dirty in the mud.
Nagdudumami ang aking sapatos sa putik.
Expresses the process of becoming dirty or the addition of dirt to something.
The soil is getting dirty during the rainy season.
Ang lupa ay nagdudumami sa tag-ulan.
Refers to the emergence of dirt from something.
The clothes become dirty when used for a long time.
Ang mga damit ay nagdudumami kapag ginagamit nang matagal.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dumi' meaning 'dirt' or 'soot', with the prefix 'nag-' and the verb 'dudumi'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The road is becoming dirty.
The street is becoming dirty.
Nagdudumami ang daan.

Related Words

dirt
A substance indicating something dirty or leftovers.
dumi
dirty
Refers to being dirty or not clean.
marumi

Slang Meanings

fighting or becoming chaotic
They always create a scene in front of the house.
Sila lagi na lang nagdudumami sa harap ng bahay.
having drama or a scene
Why does our conversation feel so dramatic?
Bakit parang nagdudumami ang usapan natin?
misunderstandings
Even without a reason, they always create misunderstandings in class.
Kahit wala namang dahilan, nagdudumami sila sa klase.