From root: dati
Usage Note
Parati is used to describe actions that occur habitually or constantly. Parati siyang nag-aaral ng Tagalog means he is always studying Tagalog.
Examples
" Parati siyang nahuhuli. "
Natural Translation
He/She is always late.
Literal Translation
Always he/she gets-late.
" Kumakain kami dito parati. "
Natural Translation
We constantly eat here.
Literal Translation
Eat we here constantly.
" Parati siyang nagdadala ng payong dahil hindi maaasahan ang panahon tuwing tag-ulan sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
He/She always brings an umbrella because the weather cannot be relied on during the rainy season in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Always he/she brings of umbrella because not can-be-relied the weather every rainy-season in Philippines.
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