From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Kamakalawa refers specifically to two days ago in time-related conversations.
Examples
" Nagkita kami kamakalawa. "
Natural Translation
We saw each other the day before yesterday.
Literal Translation
Saw we the-day-before-yesterday.
" Dumating siya noong kamakalawa. "
Natural Translation
He/She arrived the day before yesterday.
Literal Translation
Arrived he/she during the-day-before-yesterday.
" Kamakalawa pa lang nila ipinadala ang sulat, pero dumating na ito kanina sa amin nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
They only sent the letter the day before yesterday, but it already arrived with us early this morning.
Literal Translation
The-day-before-yesterday only just they sent the letter, but arrived already it earlier to us at early.
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