From root: dati
Usage Note
Datihan refers to a person who is experienced or has been in a certain place or role for a long time. Datihan na siya sa kumpanyang ito means he is already a veteran in this company.
Examples
" Datihan na siya rito. "
Natural Translation
He's already an old-timer here.
Literal Translation
Old-timer already he here.
" Siya ang datihan sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the old-timer in the office.
Literal Translation
He/she the old-timer in office.
" Bilang datihan sa kompanya, siya ang laging tinatanong ng mga bagong empleyado tungkol sa mga patakaran. "
Natural Translation
As an old-timer in the company, he is the one the new employees always ask about the rules.
Literal Translation
As old-timer in company, he the always asked by the new employees about the rules.
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