From root: dalas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinalasan
di-na-la-SAN
made more frequent
Present (Incomplete)
dinadalasan
di-na-da-la-SAN
making more frequent
Future (Contemplated)
dadalasan
da-da-la-SAN
will make more frequent
Usage Note
Dalasan is used when instructing someone to increase the frequency of a recurring action, such as visits or cleaning. It is often used in imperative sentences to encourage consistency or more regular habits.
Examples
" Dalasan mo ang ehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
Exercise more often.
Literal Translation
Make-more-frequent you the exercise.
" Kailangan mong dalasan ang pagbisita mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to visit more often.
Literal Translation
Need you make-more-frequent the visiting your.
" Pinayuhan ng doktor si Lola na dalasan ang pag-inom ng tubig para hindi siya madaling mapagod. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised Grandma to drink water more frequently so she wouldn't tire easily.
Literal Translation
Advised by-the doctor Grandma to make-more-frequent the drinking of water so-that not she easily get-tired.
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