From root: dalas
Usage Note
Kadalasan is used to describe a general trend or habit. Kadalasan ay huli siya sa klase means he is usually late for class.
Examples
" Kadalasan, maaga akong gumigising. "
Natural Translation
I usually wake up early.
Literal Translation
Usually, early I wake-up.
" Kadalasan, kumakain ako ng prutas. "
Natural Translation
Usually, I eat fruit.
Literal Translation
Usually, eat I of fruit.
" Kadalasan, mas matahimik ang kalye tuwing Linggo kaya doon kami nagje-jogging kasama ang aming aso. "
Natural Translation
The streets are usually quieter on Sundays, so that's where we go jogging with our dog.
Literal Translation
Usually, more quiet the street every Sunday so there we jogging together-with the our dog.
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