Padalawin (en. To expand)
/pɑːdɑːlɑː.wɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Bringing in more people, things, or information.
We need to expand our ideas for the project.
Kailangan nating padalawin ang ating mga ideya para sa proyekto.
Widening the scope or quantity of something.
Our goal is to expand our market next year.
Ang ating layunin ay padalawin ang ating merkado sa susunod na taon.
Adding accompanying elements or parts.
Expand the topic to make the discussion more interesting.
Padalawin mo ang paksa upang mas maging kawili-wili ang talakayan.
Etymology
It comes from the root word 'dalo' which means to increase or expand.
Common Phrases and Expressions
expand the scope
widening the range or area of something
padalawin ang saklaw
Related Words
expand
an adjective referring to the quality of being wide or more.
palawak
Slang Meanings
To be lazy or inactive, especially among friends.
Why do you seem like you're just padalawin at the gym? You haven't moved for like three weeks.
Bakit parang padalawin ka na lang sa gym? Naging tatlong linggo ka na yata di nanggagalaw.
Just chill, no pressure or worries.
Come on, let's just be padalawin at the corner, it's chill.
Tara, padalawin na lang muna tayo sa kanto, chill lang.
Not taking anything seriously, just jokes.
Who wouldn't be padalawin with your jokes, they're so corny.
Sino ba naman ang hindi mapadalawin sa mga joke mo eh sobrang corny.