From root: dulas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinulas
i-di-nu-LAS
slid something
Present (Incomplete)
idinudulas
i-di-nu-du-LAS
sliding something
Future (Contemplated)
idudulas
i-du-du-LAS
will slide something
Usage Note
Idulas is used to focus on the object being intentionally slid across a surface, such as a tray or a document. It is frequently used in instructions where a smooth, sliding motion is required to move an item from one point to another.
Examples
" Idulas mo ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Slide the plate.
Literal Translation
Slide you the plate.
" Kailangan mong idulas ang kahon. "
Natural Translation
You need to slide the box.
Literal Translation
Need you slide the box.
" Mahinahon niyang idinulas ang sobre sa ibabaw ng mesa habang nakatingin pa rin ang lahat sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
He calmly slid the envelope across the table while everyone was still looking at him.
Literal Translation
Calmly he slid the envelope on top of the table while still looking everyone at him.
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