From root: daan
Usage Note
Padaan is used as a polite expression when you need to walk through a crowd. It is short for 'pasintabi' or asking for permission to pass.
Examples
" Padaan po, makikiraan lang. "
Natural Translation
Excuse me, I'd just like to pass.
Literal Translation
Pass-request [polite], will-ask-to-pass just.
" Padaan naman po sa inyong harapan. "
Natural Translation
Excuse me, may I pass through in front of you?
Literal Translation
Pass request respectful particle at your front.
" Magalang siyang nagsabi ng padaan habang dahan-dahang sumisiksik sa siksikang pasilyo ng tren. "
Natural Translation
She politely said 'excuse me' while slowly squeezing through the crowded train aisle.
Literal Translation
Polite she said of pass-request while slowly squeezing in crowded aisle of train.
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