From root: daan
Usage Note
Pagdaan describes the process or event of passing through a place. For example, 'sa pagdaan ng panahon' means 'with the passage of time'.
Examples
" Bawal ang pagdaan dito. "
Natural Translation
Passing through here is not allowed.
Literal Translation
Forbidden the passing here.
" Mabagal ang pagdaan ng mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The passing of the vehicles is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the passing of the vehicles.
" Sa pagdaan ng panahon, natutuhan kong tanggapin ang mga bagay na hindi ko mababago. "
Natural Translation
With the passage of time, I learned to accept the things I cannot change.
Literal Translation
In passing of time, learned I [linker] accept the things [linker] not I can-change.
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