From root: dalas
Usage Note
Madalas is used to describe actions that occur many times. Madalas siyang kumain sa labas means he often eats out.
Examples
" Madalas akong uminom ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
I often drink water.
Literal Translation
Often I drink of water.
" Madalas umulan dito. "
Natural Translation
It rains often here.
Literal Translation
Often rain here.
" Madalas kaming magkita noong bata pa kami, pero ngayon ay bihira na dahil magkalayo kami. "
Natural Translation
We saw each other often when we were young, but now it's rare because we live far apart.
Literal Translation
Often we meet when young still we, but now is rare already because far-apart we.
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