From root: dami
Usage Note
Madami is an informal variant of marami used frequently in spoken Tagalog. While grammatically marami is preferred in writing, madami is very natural in casual settings.
Examples
" Madami akong gawain ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have a lot of work today.
Literal Translation
Plenty I work now.
" Madami ang prutas sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
There is plenty of fruit on the table.
Literal Translation
Plentiful the fruit in mesa.
" Madami pang dapat gawin bago tayo makaalis, kaya magmadali na tayo. "
Natural Translation
There's still a lot to do before we can leave, so let's hurry now.
Literal Translation
Plenty still must do before we can-leave, so hurry now we.
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