kadaldalan
talkativeness
From root: daldal
Usage Note
Kadaldalan refers to the noun form of being chatty or the specific act of excessive talking. It is frequently used when discussing someone's personality trait or behavior.
Examples
" Sobra ang kadaldalan niya. "
Natural Translation
Her talkativeness is too much.
Literal Translation
Too-much the talkativeness her.
" Itigil ang kadaldalan sa klase. "
Natural Translation
Stop the talkativeness in class.
Literal Translation
Stop the talkativeness in class.
" Dahil sa kadaldalan ng bagong empleyado, mahirap makapagtrabaho ang mga katabi niya sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Because of the new employee's talkativeness, the people seated near her in the office find it hard to work.
Literal Translation
Because of the talkativeness of the new employee, hard to-work the ones-beside her in office.
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