dating
datíng with stress marks
arrival
Usage Note
Dating refers to the act of arriving and is most commonly used in its verb form, dumating, to indicate that someone has reached a destination. It is a fundamental word for discussing travel, schedules, and appointments in daily life.
Examples
" Hinihintay namin ang dating mo. "
Natural Translation
We are waiting for your arrival.
Literal Translation
Waiting we the arrival your.
" Ang dating ng bus ay alas-dos. "
Natural Translation
The bus arrives at two o'clock.
Literal Translation
The arrival of bus is two o'clock.
" Naantala ang dating ng eroplano dahil sa masamang panahon, kaya napilitan kaming maghintay nang ilang oras sa paliparan. "
Natural Translation
The plane's arrival was delayed because of the bad weather, so we were forced to wait several hours at the airport.
Literal Translation
Delayed the arrival of plane because of bad weather, so forced we wait for several hours at airport.
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