From root: dali
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dumali
du-ma-LI
became easy
Present (Incomplete)
dumadali
du-ma-da-LI
becoming easy
Future (Contemplated)
dadali
da-da-LI
will become easy
Usage Note
Dumali is used when a process or task has transitioned from being complex to being simpler or more manageable. It is typically used to describe an improvement in understanding or a reduction in the difficulty of a specific activity.
Examples
" Dumali ang aming gawain. "
Natural Translation
Our task became easy.
Literal Translation
Became-easy the our task.
" Sana ay dumali ang ating trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I hope our work becomes easy.
Literal Translation
Hope is become-easy the our work.
" Nang ipaliwanag ng guro nang mabuti ang aralin, biglang dumali ang dating nakakalitong leksyon. "
Natural Translation
When the teacher explained the lesson well, the formerly confusing material suddenly became easy.
Literal Translation
When explained by-the teacher well the lesson, suddenly became-easy the formerly confusing lesson.
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