gulo
guló with stress marks
mess; untidiness
Also means
Gulo can also mean riot, conflict, or trouble.
Usage Note
Gulo refers to a state of untidiness or physical disorder, such as messy hair or a cluttered room. It is most frequently used in its adjective form, magulo, and can also describe social trouble or a chaotic situation.
Examples
" Ang gulo ng buhok mo. "
Natural Translation
Your hair is a mess.
Literal Translation
The mess of hair your.
" Ang gulo ng kuwarto ko. "
Natural Translation
My room is a mess.
Literal Translation
The mess of room my.
" Hindi ko makita ang aking susi dahil sa gulo ng mga gamit sa ibabaw ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
I can't find my keys because of the mess of things on top of the table.
Literal Translation
Not I can-see the my key because of mess of plural things on top of table.
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