Magdudula

playernoun

Alternative meanings

player
person who plays
participant in a game or sport
athlete, depending on context

Pronunciation

mag-doo-DOO-lah

Root and affixes

Root: dula, related to game or match. “Magdudula” is used for player or a person who plays.

Variants or conjugations

magdudula = player
dula = game or match
manlalaro = player, influenced by Filipino/Tagalog in some contexts
atleta = athlete, common loanword
player = player, modern loanword in games or sports

Related words and expressions

game/match
game/play
team
match/party
athlete
group

Meaning and usage notes

“Magdudula” works for player in sports and games. In modern contexts, “player” may also be heard, especially in video games or sports.