From root: dalas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dumalas
du-ma-LAS
became frequent
Present (Incomplete)
dumadalas
du-ma-da-LAS
is becoming frequent
Future (Contemplated)
dadalas
da-da-LAS
will become frequent
Usage Note
Dumalas is used when describing an action or event that has increased in frequency over time. It is often used to discuss changing habits, the recurrence of symptoms, or weather patterns.
Examples
" Dumadalas na ang ulan. "
Natural Translation
The rain is becoming frequent.
Literal Translation
Is-becoming-frequent already the rain.
" Sana ay dumalas ang iyong pagbisita. "
Natural Translation
I hope your visits become frequent.
Literal Translation
Hope is become-frequent the your visit.
" Dumadalas ang sakit ng ulo niya mula nang magsimula siyang mag-overtime sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
His headaches have been getting more frequent ever since he started working overtime.
Literal Translation
Is-becoming-frequent the ache of head his from when started he to-overtime at work.
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