From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Kadalawa is used in some contexts to mean the second time, though ikalawa or pangalawa are more standard.
Examples
" Ito na ang kadalawa. "
Natural Translation
This is now the second time.
Literal Translation
This now the second-occurrence.
" Ito ang kadalawa ng pangyayari. "
Natural Translation
This is the second occurrence of the event.
Literal Translation
This the second-occurrence of-the event.
" Kadalawa ko nang puntahan ang opisina ngayong linggo dahil hindi pa rin tapos ang aking papeles. "
Natural Translation
This is the second time I've gone to the office this week because my paperwork still isn't finished.
Literal Translation
Second-occurrence my already to-go the office this week because not yet also finished the my paperwork.
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