From root: dating
Usage Note
Kadadatíng is a common variant of kakarating, used interchangeably to emphasize recent arrival. Kadadatíng ko lang sa bahay means I just arrived at home.
Examples
" Kadadating ko lang dito. "
Natural Translation
I just arrived here.
Literal Translation
Just-arrived I only here.
" Kadadatíng lang ng mga bisita sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The guests just arrived at the house.
Literal Translation
Just-arrived only of the guests at house.
" Pagod pa ako dahil kadadating ko lang galing sa biyahe nang tawagan mo ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm still tired because I had just arrived from the trip when you called me.
Literal Translation
Tired still I because just-arrived I only from trip when called you me.
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