From root: daan
Usage Note
Daan-daan is used to emphasize a large quantity consisting of multiple hundreds. It suggests an abundance or high volume of something.
Examples
" Daan-daan ang sumali sa takbuhan. "
Natural Translation
Hundreds joined the fun run.
Literal Translation
Hundreds the joined in run.
" Daan-daan ang mga ibong lumilipad. "
Natural Translation
Hundreds of birds are flying.
Literal Translation
Hundreds the birds flying.
" Daan-daang katao ang nagtipon sa plaza upang ipagdiwang ang taunang pista ng kanilang bayan. "
Natural Translation
Hundreds of people gathered in the plaza to celebrate their town's annual fiesta.
Literal Translation
Hundreds people the gathered at plaza to celebrate the annual fiesta of their town.
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