From root: dulas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinulasan
di-nu-la-SAN
made slippery
Present (Incomplete)
dinudulasan
di-nu-du-la-SAN
making slippery
Future (Contemplated)
dudulasan
du-du-la-SAN
will make slippery
Usage Note
Dulasan is used when applying a substance like oil or soap to a surface to intentionally make it slippery or to reduce friction. It is commonly used in household chores or mechanical repairs to ensure parts move smoothly.
Examples
" Dulasan mo ang kadena. "
Natural Translation
Make the chain slippery.
Literal Translation
Make-slippery you the chain.
" Gusto niyang dulasan ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
He wants to make the floor slippery.
Literal Translation
Want he make-slippery the floor.
" Dinulasan ng mekaniko ang mga gulong ng makina ng langis upang mas madaling umikot ang mga ito. "
Natural Translation
The mechanic oiled the machine's wheels so they would turn more easily.
Literal Translation
Made-slippery by mechanic the plural wheel of machine with oil so more easy turn the plural these.
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