From root: dalang
Usage Note
Kadalangan refers to the quality of being infrequent or the state of scarcity. It is often used in more formal discussions regarding the rarity of an event.
Examples
" Kakaiba ang kadalangan ng bisita. "
Natural Translation
The infrequency of visitors is unusual.
Literal Translation
Strange the rarity of visitor.
" Ang kadalangan ng ulan ay nakakaalarma. "
Natural Translation
The infrequency of the rain is alarming.
Literal Translation
The rarity of rain is alarming.
" Dahil sa kadalangan ng mga sasakyang dumadaan dito, mahirap makahanap ng masasakyan kapag gabi na. "
Natural Translation
Because of the infrequency of vehicles passing through here, it is hard to find a ride once it is night.
Literal Translation
Because of rarity of the vehicles passing here, hard find of ride when night already.
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