EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to rush something; to be the subject of a rush...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pag-ma-ma-da-li-AN/
FIL: Gawin o tapusin ang isang bagay sa paraang apurado o mabilis; mag-unahan sa pagkuha o pagpunta sa isang bagay o lugar.
EN: to rush something; to be the subject of a rush
This is the verb form of the Manila commute. It's what you do to your report when the deadline is in an hour. 'Uy, pagmamadalian na natin 'to, malapit na ang cut-off!' It's the art of cramming, perfected by Filipino students and office workers alike.
From pag- + the first syllable of mag- (ma-) + mag- + dali (hurry) + -an.
ROOT MEANING: an inch; a finger's breadth
This is the verb form, indicating the action of rushing something. It can also mean a place or thing becomes the focus of a rush (e.g., 'pinagmadalian ang buffet table').
🇵🇭 Huwag nating pagmamadalian ang proyektong ito para masigurong maganda ang kalalabasan.
🇺🇸 Let's not rush this project to ensure a good outcome.
🇵🇭 Laging pinagmamadalian ang mga huling upuan sa bus.
🇺🇸 The last seats on the bus are always rushed for.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.