From root: daldal
Usage Note
Madaldal is commonly used to describe a person who loves to talk or gossips frequently. It is often used in informal settings to characterize friends or children.
Examples
" Madaldal ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is talkative.
Literal Translation
Talkative the child.
" Ang aking kaibigan ay madaldal. "
Natural Translation
My friend is talkative.
Literal Translation
The my friend is talkative.
" Madaldal man siya, alam niya kung kailan dapat manahimik sa mahahalagang pulong. "
Natural Translation
Talkative as she is, she knows when she should stay quiet in important meetings.
Literal Translation
Talkative although she, knows she when should be-quiet in important meetings.
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