samakalawa
the day after tomorrow; in two days
From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Samakalawa is used to indicate the specific day that follows tomorrow.
Examples
" Magkita tayo samakalawa. "
Natural Translation
Let's meet the day after tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Meet we day-after-tomorrow.
" Aalis ako sa samakalawa. "
Natural Translation
I will leave the day after tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Leave I on day-after-tomorrow.
" Hindi ko pa matatapos ang ulat ngayon, kaya samakalawa na lang kita bibigyan ng kopya. "
Natural Translation
I can't finish the report today, so I'll just give you a copy the day after tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Not I yet finish the report today, so day-after-tomorrow just you give of copy.
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