gulong-gulo
very confused or very messy
From root: gulo
Usage Note
Gulong-gulo emphasizes an extreme state of disorder or mental confusion. It is commonly used for feelings like gulong-gulo ang isip ko meaning my mind is very confused.
Examples
" Gulong-gulo ang isip ko. "
Natural Translation
My mind is very confused.
Literal Translation
Very-confused the mind my.
" Gulong-gulo ang isip ko sa mga pangyayari. "
Natural Translation
My mind is very confused by the events.
Literal Translation
Very-confused the mind my at the events.
" Gulong-gulo ang buong bahay matapos lumindol kaya hindi malaman ng pamilya kung saan magsisimulang maglinis. "
Natural Translation
The whole house was in complete disarray after the earthquake, so the family did not know where to start cleaning.
Literal Translation
Very-messy the whole house after to-quake so not able-to-know of-the family if where to-begin to-clean.
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