Pagdumala

handling; management; administration; supervisionnoun / verb

Pronunciation

pag-doo-MA-lah

Root and affixes

From dumala, to administer, direct, manage, or supervise. Pagdumala names the action or process of managing or handling something.

Meaning and usage notes

Use pagdumala for general handling, administrative management, supervision, or administration. If “manejo” means driving or handling a vehicle, pagmaneho or pagdrayb is more specific. If it means control of emotions or a situation, kontrol or pagdumala may work depending on nuance.