Nalinsad (en. To slip)

nah-lin-sad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to trip.
He slipped on the wet floor.
Siya ay nalinsad sa basang sahig.
Sliding or losing balance.
He lost momentum and slipped while climbing.
Nawalan siya ng tulin at nalinsad sa kanyang pagkakaakyat.
Resulting in injury or damage due to slipping.
He slipped on the staircase and got a bruise.
Nalinsad siya sa hagdang-bato at nagkaroon ng pasa.

Etymology

from the root word 'linsad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Slipped on the road
Lost balance or started to slip while walking.
Nalinsad sa daan

Related Words

slip
A condition where a surface is slippery.
dulas

Slang Meanings

Clearly thought or spoke negatively
Look, he messed up again with his words, so negative!
Ayun o, nalinsad na naman siya sa mga sinasabi niya, sobrang negative!
Spoke without thinking
You messed up again, don’t just answer without thinking!
Nalinsad ka ulit, wag kang basta-basta sumasagot!