From root: dala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinala
di-na-LA
brought
Present (Incomplete)
dinadala
di-na-da-LA
bringing
Future (Contemplated)
dadalhin
da-dal-HIN
will bring
Usage Note
Dalhin is used when the focus is on the specific object being brought or carried to a person or location. It is an object-focus verb that is essential for everyday instructions and requests to take an item along.
Examples
" Dalhin mo ang tubig dito. "
Natural Translation
Bring the water here.
Literal Translation
Bring you the water here.
" Kailangan mong dalhin ang payong. "
Natural Translation
You need to bring the umbrella.
Literal Translation
Need you bring the umbrella.
" Huwag mong kalimutang dalhin ang mga dokumento kapag pupunta ka sa opisina bukas. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget to bring the documents when you go to the office tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Don't you forget bring the plural document when will-go you to-the office tomorrow.
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