From root: daan
Usage Note
Daanan refers to a designated path or entrance where people or vehicles pass. It is often used for hallways or narrow alleys.
Examples
" Tumawid sila sa daanan. "
Natural Translation
They crossed at the walkway.
Literal Translation
Crossed they at passage.
" Bawal humarang sa daanan. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to block the walkway.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-block at passage.
" Masikip ang daanan sa pagitan ng mga bahay, kaya isa-isa lang kaming makakaraan. "
Natural Translation
The passage between the houses is narrow, so we can only pass through one at a time.
Literal Translation
Narrow the passage in between of the houses, so one-by-one only we can-pass.
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