From root: dalawa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdalawa
nag-da-la-WA
had two
Present (Incomplete)
nagdadalawa
nag-da-da-la-WA
having two
Future (Contemplated)
magdadalawa
mag-da-da-la-WA
will have two
Usage Note
Magdalawa is most frequently encountered in the phrase 'magdalawang-isip,' which means to hesitate or be undecided. It can also describe an action that results in having or becoming two of something.
Examples
" Magdalawa ka ng tinapay. "
Natural Translation
Get two pieces of bread.
Literal Translation
Have-two you of bread.
" Magdalawa tayo ng gatas. "
Natural Translation
Let's get two milk bottles.
Literal Translation
Let’s have two milk.
" Huwag kang magdalawang-isip na humingi ng tulong kung talagang kailangan mo ito sa mahihirap na panahon. "
Natural Translation
Don't hesitate to ask for help if you really need it during difficult times.
Literal Translation
Don't you have-two-minds to ask for help if really need you it in difficult times.
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