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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pagduol

English

approach; coming closer; access; contactnoun

Alternative meanings

approach; coming closer; act of approaching; access; initial contact

Pronunciation

pahg-DOO-ohl

Root and affixes

Pagduol comes from duol, meaning near or to approach. It can be used for physical, social, or communicative approach.

Variants or conjugations

near; approaching; arrival; getting close socially; contact

Related words and expressions

near; far; contact; relationship; conversation; person

Meaning and usage notes

Use pagduol for physical or general approach. For social or emotional closeness, pakigsuod may fit better. For diplomatic or communication approach, kontak or pakig-istorya can help depending on the sentence.

approach, coming closer, contact, access, relationship, closeness
Example 1

Hinay ang iyang pagduol sa iro.

His or her approach to the dog was slow.

Example 2

Ang pagduol sa duha ka grupo nakatabang sa pagsabot.

The approach between the two groups helped understanding.

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