From root: duda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagduda
nag-du-DA
doubted
Present (Incomplete)
nagdududa
nag-du-du-DA
doubting
Future (Contemplated)
magdududa
mag-du-du-DA
will doubt
Usage Note
Magduda is used when expressing skepticism or suspicion toward a person's words or actions. It is frequently used in interpersonal contexts where trust is being questioned or verified.
Examples
" Huwag kang magduda sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Don't doubt me.
Literal Translation
Don't you doubt at me.
" Normal lang ang magduda paminsan-minsan. "
Natural Translation
It is normal to doubt sometimes.
Literal Translation
Normal only the to doubt sometimes.
" Nagsimula akong magduda sa kanyang mga sinasabi nang mapansin kong hindi tugma ang kanyang kuwento sa nangyari. "
Natural Translation
I began to doubt what he was saying when I noticed that his story did not match what happened.
Literal Translation
Began I doubt at his plural saying when noticed I not match the his story at happened.
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