From root: gulo
Usage Note
Magulo describes a disorganized place or a rowdy, noisy group of people. You can say magulo ang kwarto to mean the room is messy.
Examples
" Magulo ang mesa ko. "
Natural Translation
My desk is messy.
Literal Translation
Messy the desk my.
" Magulo ang aking kwarto. "
Natural Translation
My room is messy.
Literal Translation
Messy the my room.
" Naging magulo ang buong opisina nang sabay-sabay na sumigaw ang mga empleyado tungkol sa naantalang sahod. "
Natural Translation
The whole office became chaotic when the employees all shouted at once about the delayed salary.
Literal Translation
Became chaotic the whole office when all-at-once shouted the plural employee about the delayed salary.
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