Also means
Dalà (with grave accent) is a related word meaning 'caused by' or 'due to', as in 'dalà ng pagod' (due to fatigue).
Usage Note
Dalá is one of the most common words in Tagalog, appearing frequently in daily conversation. As a noun it refers to what one is carrying or bringing; as a verb root it forms 'magdala' (to bring/carry). The phrase 'ano ang dala mo?' (what did you bring?) is a natural greeting when someone arrives.
Examples
" Ano ang dala mo? "
Natural Translation
What did you bring?
Literal Translation
What the brought you?
" Ano ang dala mo mula sa probinsya? "
Natural Translation
What did you bring from the province?
Literal Translation
What the brought you from-the province?
" Mabigat ang dala kong bagahe kaya humingi ako ng tulong sa kapatid ko sa pag-akyat ng hagdan. "
Natural Translation
The luggage I was carrying was heavy, so I asked my sibling for help going up the stairs.
Literal Translation
Heavy the brought my luggage so asked I of help to sibling my in going-up of stairs.
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