masadlak
masadlák with stress marks
to fall into misfortune
From root: sadlak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nasadlak
na-sad-LAK
fell into misfortune
Present (Incomplete)
nasasadlak
na-sa-sad-LAK
is falling into misfortune
Future (Contemplated)
masasadlak
ma-sa-sad-LAK
will fall into misfortune
Usage Note
Masadlak is the actor-focus stative ma- form of sadlak, where the subject undergoes a descent into misfortune rather than performing an action. Common in literary and formal writing about social or moral decline, particularly poverty, disgrace, or moral ruin.
Examples
" Ayaw niyang masadlak sa hirap. "
Natural Translation
He does not want to fall into hardship.
Literal Translation
Dislike he to-fall into hardship.
" Ayaw ng magulang na masadlak sa masamang buhay ang anak. "
Natural Translation
Parents do not want their child to fall into the misfortune of a bad life.
Literal Translation
Dislike of parent to fall into misfortune in bad life the child.
" Dahil sa walang habas na pagsusugal, unti-unting nasadlak ang pamilya sa matinding kahirapan at kahihiyan sa kapitbahayan. "
Natural Translation
Because of reckless gambling, the family gradually fell into deep poverty and shame in the neighborhood.
Literal Translation
Because of without restraint gambling, little-by-little fell the family into intense poverty and shame in neighborhood.
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