Tulala (en. Dazed)
/tuˈlala/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing someone to be dazed or stunned.
He was stunned by the news about his friend.
Tinala siya ng balita ukol sa kanyang kaibigan.
adjective
In a state of shock or unable to move due to emotions or events.
He was dazed after the big news.
Siya ay tulala matapos ang isang malaking balita.
Unable to see or speak due to excessive thinking or pondering.
He was stunned while thinking about his decisions.
Tulala siya habang nag-iisip tungkol sa kanyang mga desisyon.
Etymology
The word 'tulala' originates from the Tagalog root.
Common Phrases and Expressions
like dazed
like unable to move or speak in a particular situation.
tulad ng tulala
to become dazed
a different state of mind due to events.
maging tulala
Related Words
captivation
a state of being captivated or enchanted by a person or thing.
bighani
longing
a feeling of emptiness or fear of losing someone important.
pangungulila
Slang Meanings
In a dream world; not in the right mind.
Wow, he's so dazed while staring at the sky, it’s like he’s thinking of something we don’t know.
Grabe, ang tulala niya habang nakatingin sa langit, parang may iniisip na hindi natin alam.
Speechless or not in the mood.
I asked him about the exam results, but he was just dazed.
Nagtanong ako sa kanya tungkol sa exam results, pero tulala lang siya.
Lost in oneself; confused.
They just confirmed attendance, but he’s still dazed at his desk.
Kaka-confirm lang ng attendance, pero tulala pa rin siya sa desk niya.