Sumadsad (en. Stumble)

/su.ˈmad.sad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of suddenly falling or losing balance.
Because of the slippery floor, he stumbled and fell.
Dahil sa madulas na sahig, siya ay sumadsad at nahulog.
The act of tripping or losing control of body movement.
He stumbled while walking on the dark path.
Siya ay sumadsad habang naglalakad sa madilim na daan.
The act of climbing or descending with incomplete freedom of movement.
When he stumbled, everyone saw him struggling with his back.
Nang siya ay sumadsad, nakita ng lahat ang kanyang pangangalap sa kanyang likod.

Etymology

from the word 'dadsad' meaning walking in a not straight manner

Common Phrases and Expressions

stumbled to the ground
falling to the ground due to slipping or losing balance
sumadsad sa lupa

Related Words

dadsad
a state of walking or moving unstably.
dadsad

Slang Meanings

Tripped or fell down, bro!
He was so happy that he fell down on the grass.
Sa sobrang saya, sumadsad siya sa damuhan.
Got real or just had fun.
He fell down in front of everyone while dancing.
Sumadsad na siya sa harap ng lahat habang sumasayaw.
Lost himself or got overwhelmed.
Because of the crowd, he sank into his seat from exhaustion.
Dahil sa daming tao, sumadsad siya sa kanyang upuan mula sa pagod.