Papagduwalin (en. To make something fall or topple)

/papaɡduwa.lɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that makes something fall or causes something to topple.
You will make the cardboard fall so it won't topple over.
Papagduwalin mo ang karton upang hindi ito matumba.
Applying force so that something drops.
If the rain continues, the wind will make the leaves fall.
Kung patuloy ang pag-ulan, papagduwalin ng hangin ang mga dahon.

Etymology

root word: papag + duwal

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make everything fall
to cause everything to topple
papagduwalin ang lahat

Related Words

fall
A type of action where something drops or topples.
duwal
to knock over
A verb meaning to lay down or flip something.
patumba

Slang Meanings

Exploding with anger or frustration
I talked to Marco, then he suddenly started venting his problems in life.
Nakausap ko si Marco, tapos bigla siyang nag-papagduwalin sa kanyang mga problema sa buhay.
Becoming overly emotional
I can't stop him anymore, he's becoming really emotional because of the breakup.
Hindi ko na siya mapigilan, sobrang papagduwalin na siya dahil sa breakup.
Starting a heated argument
Sometimes, even a simple conversation just turns into a heated argument at the end.
Minsan, kahit simpleng usapan, nagiging papagduwalin na lang sa dulo.