Also means
When stress shifts to the first syllable as dúrog, the word means the action of crushing or pulverizing.
Usage Note
Duróg in its primary sense means completely crushed or broken into pieces; in contemporary street slang, particularly in the context of the anti-drug campaign, it has acquired the secondary meaning of being intoxicated by drugs. Context is essential for determining which meaning is intended.
Examples
" Durog na ang yelo. "
Natural Translation
The ice is already crushed.
Literal Translation
Crushed already the ice.
" Ang baso ay duróg na. "
Natural Translation
The glass is already crushed.
Literal Translation
The glass is crushed already.
" Pagkatapos ng aksidente, durog na durog ang kotse niya kaya hindi na ito maaayos pa. "
Natural Translation
After the accident, his car was completely wrecked, so it could no longer be repaired.
Literal Translation
After of the accident, crushed very crushed the car his so not anymore it can-be-fixed still.
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