Pagtulo (en. Drip)
pag-too-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A action or process of liquid dripping.
The dripping of water from the faucet was captured from the sink.
Ang pagtulo ng tubig mula sa gripo ay sinalang mula sa hugasan.
The result of liquid dripping.
There is a drip from the roof because of the rain.
May pagtulo mula sa bubong dahil sa ulan.
A sound created by liquid dripping.
I heard the drip of water under the sink.
Narinig ko ang pagtulo ng tubig sa ilalim ng lababo.
Etymology
From the root word 'tulo', meaning 'to drip' or 'to come as a liquid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dripping of tears
The act of tears dripping.
pagtulo ng luha
dripping of water
The drip of water from a source.
pagtulo ng tubig
Related Words
drip
The action of liquid flowing down from a higher place to a lower level.
tulo
pour
The strong flow of a liquid.
buhos
Slang Meanings
A surge of waves or gusts of wind (usually used in the context of someone rushing).
Damn, my back hurts from the rush of wind while I was walking.
Grabe, ang sakit na ng likod ko sa pagtulo ng hangin habang naglalakad ako.
A rapid rise or progress, especially in life or career.
The rise of his career is truly impressive!
Ang pagtulo ng kanyang karera ay talagang kahanga-hanga!
An unstoppable surge of emotions or feelings.
My tears flowed continuously while watching that.
Tuloy-tuloy ang pagtulo ng luha ko habang pinapanood yun.