madalian

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Etymology

From dali +‎ ma- -an.

Verb

madalìan

  1. (Naga) to find something easy
    Synonym: mapasilan

Tagalog

Etymology

From dali +‎ ma- -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog)
    • IPA(key): /ˌmadaˈliʔan/ [ˌmaː.d̪ɐˈliː.ʔɐn̪] (adjective)
      • Rhymes: -iʔan
    • IPA(key): /madaliˈʔan/ [mɐ.d̪ɐ.lɪˈʔan̪] (verb)
      • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: ma‧da‧li‧an

Adjective

mádalían (plural madadalian, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜇᜎᜒᜀᜈ᜔)

  1. quick; immediate; rush; urgent
    Synonyms: agaran, agad-agad, apurahan

Verb

madalián (complete nadalian, progressive nadadalian, contemplative madadalian, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜇᜎᜒᜀᜈ᜔)

  1. to have an easy time; to find easy to do
    Synonym: maalwanan
    Antonym: mahirapan
    Nadalian ako sa eksamen natin kanina.
    I found today's exam really easy.

Conjugation

Verb conjugation for madalian
affix ma- -an
root word dali
trigger locative
aspect
infinitive
complete nadalian
progressive nadadalian
contemplative madadalian