Dula

game / playnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

game
sport
stage play or drama
to play
match or rule-based activity

Pronunciation

DOO-lah

Root and affixes

Base form: dula. It can work as a noun for game/sport/play and as a verb meaning to play.

Variants or conjugations

duwa = dialectal variant or common pronunciation
magdula = to play
nagdula = played or is playing
dulaan = toy or instrument depending on context
dulaanan = playground or place to play
kadula = playmate

Related words and expressions

daog = win
pildi = lose
kadula = playmate
lingaw = fun
sport = sport

Meaning and usage notes

“Dula” works for games, sports, and also a stage play. In some areas it is pronounced or written as “duwa”.