From root: daldal
Usage Note
Daldalan refers to a specific instance or place where people are gathered and talking a lot. It often connotes a group activity of sharing stories or rumors.
Examples
" Masaya ang daldalan namin kahapon. "
Natural Translation
Our chat yesterday was fun.
Literal Translation
Happy the chattering-session our yesterday.
" Huwag kayong daldalan sa loob ng silid-aralan. "
Natural Translation
Do not have a chattering session inside the classroom.
Literal Translation
Do not you chattering inside the classroom.
" Tuwing hapon ay may daldalan ang mga matatanda sa labas ng tindahan habang umiinom ng kape at naaalala ang nakaraan. "
Natural Translation
Every afternoon the elders have a chatting session outside the store while drinking coffee and reminiscing about the past.
Literal Translation
Every afternoon (marker) there-is chattering-session the elders at outside of store while drinking of coffee and remembering the past.
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