From root: dala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
idinala
i-di-na-LA
brought
Present (Incomplete)
idinadala
i-di-na-da-LA
bringing
Future (Contemplated)
idadala
i-da-da-LA
will bring
Usage Note
Idala is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific object being brought or delivered to a certain destination. It is commonly used in instructions to carry an item to someone else or to a different location.
Examples
" Idala mo ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
Bring the water.
Literal Translation
Bring you the water.
" Huwag kalimutang idala ang baon mo. "
Natural Translation
Don’t forget to bring your lunch.
Literal Translation
Don't forget-link bring the lunch yours.
" Pakiusap, idala mo ang mga dokumentong ito sa opisina bago ka pumasok sa trabaho bukas. "
Natural Translation
Please bring these documents to the office before you start work tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Please, bring you the documents these to office before you enter to work tomorrow.
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