From root: daldal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinaldal
i-di-nal-DAL
blurted out
Present (Incomplete)
idinadaldal
i-di-na-dal-DAL
blurting out
Future (Contemplated)
idadaldal
i-da-dal-DAL
will blurt out
Usage Note
Idaldal is used when someone impulsively reveals secrets or information due to excessive talking or a lack of discretion. It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the speaker is being a chatterbox or is unable to keep things to themselves.
Examples
" Huwag mong idaldal ang sikreto. "
Natural Translation
Don't blurt out the secret.
Literal Translation
Don't you blurt-out the secret.
" Ayaw kong idaldal ang sikreto. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to blurt out the secret.
Literal Translation
Dislike I blurt-out the secret.
" Inilihim ko sana ang balita, ngunit nainis ako at naidaldal ko ang lahat bago pa ako makaalis sa pagpupulong. "
Natural Translation
I had meant to keep the news a secret, but I got annoyed and blurted out everything before I could even leave the meeting.
Literal Translation
Kept I hopefully the news, but got-annoyed I and accidentally-blurted-out I the everything before yet I could-leave from the meeting.
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