tulala
tulála with stress marks
stupid; stupefied; lost, dazed, zoned out
Usage Note
Tulala more accurately describes being dazed, blank, or zoned out than being permanently stupid — it is commonly used when someone is staring into space, lost in thought, or too shocked to react. The word can be used critically or sympathetically depending on tone.
Examples
" Tulala siya kanina. "
Natural Translation
He/She was zoned out earlier.
Literal Translation
Dazed he/she earlier.
" Tulala siya habang nakatingin sa malayo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is dazed while looking afar.
Literal Translation
Dazed he/she while looking at afar.
" Nakatitig lang siya sa bintana nang tulala, parang malayo ang isip habang inuulit-ulit ang nangyari sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
He just stared at the window dazed, as if his mind were far away while replaying what happened to him.
Literal Translation
Staring just he at window while dazed, like far the mind while replaying the happened to him.
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