dalang-dalang
very sparse; very rare
From root: dalang
Usage Note
Dalang-dalang uses repetition to emphasize extreme infrequency or wide gaps between objects. Dalang-dalang ang mga bahay rito means the houses here are very far apart from each other.
Examples
" Dalang-dalang ang mga puno rito. "
Natural Translation
The trees here are very sparse.
Literal Translation
Very-sparse the trees here.
" Dalang-dalang ang mga sasakyan sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Vehicles are very sparse at night.
Literal Translation
Very sparse the vehicles at night.
" Dalang-dalang na ang mga bituin sa langit kapag malakas ang ilaw ng mga gusali sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The stars in the sky are very sparse when the lights of the city buildings are bright.
Literal Translation
Very-sparse already the stars in sky when strong the light of buildings in city.
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