From root: dalas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinalas
di-na-LAS
did frequently
Present (Incomplete)
dinadalas
di-na-da-LAS
doing frequently
Future (Contemplated)
dadalasin
da-da-la-SIN
will do frequently
Usage Note
Dalasin is used when directing someone to increase the frequency of a specific action, often appearing in instructional or formal contexts. It focuses on the act of making something happen more often, such as in medical advice or personal habits.
Examples
" Dalasin mo ang pag-inom ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Drink water more often.
Literal Translation
Do-frequently you the drinking of water.
" Gusto niyang dalasin ang pagtakbo. "
Natural Translation
He wants to run frequently.
Literal Translation
Want he do-frequently the running.
" Ipinayo ng doktor na dalasin ko ang pag-eehersisyo upang lumakas ang katawan at mapababa ang aking presyon ng dugo. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised me to exercise more frequently so my body would get stronger and my blood pressure would go down.
Literal Translation
Advised by doctor that do-frequently I the exercising so-that strengthen the body and lower the my pressure of blood.
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