From root: daan
Usage Note
Nakaraan is used to discuss history or previous events, coming from the root "daan" (to pass by).
Examples
" Masaya ang nakaraan natin. "
Natural Translation
Our past was happy.
Literal Translation
Happy the past our.
" Kalimutan na natin ang nakaraan. "
Natural Translation
Let us forget the past.
Literal Translation
Forget already we the past.
" Kahit mahirap ang nakaraan, marami akong natutunan na ginagamit ko ngayon sa pagharap sa mga hamon. "
Natural Translation
Even though the past was hard, I learned many things that I now use to face challenges.
Literal Translation
Even-though difficult the past, many I learned that using I now in facing to the challenges.
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