dalas
dalás with stress marks
frequency
Usage Note
Dalas refers to frequency as a noun, but learners will encounter it most often in its adjective form madalas, meaning 'often' or 'frequently.' It is the go-to word for describing how regularly an action, event, or habit occurs.
Examples
" Mataas ang dalas ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
The frequency of rain is high.
Literal Translation
High the frequency of rain.
" Nakakagulat ang dalas ng lindol. "
Natural Translation
The frequency of the earthquake is surprising.
Literal Translation
Surprising the frequency of earthquake.
" Dahil sa dalas ng kanyang pagliban sa trabaho, nagsimula nang mag-alala ang kanyang amo sa kalusugan niya. "
Natural Translation
Because of the frequency of his absences from work, his boss began to worry about his health.
Literal Translation
Because of frequency of his absence at work, started already to-worry the his boss about health his.
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