From root: dating
Usage Note
Pagdatíng is used to indicate the time or act of arriving at a destination. For example, Pagdatíng ng tatay ay kakain na tayo means we will eat upon father's arrival.
Examples
" Maaga ang pagdating ng bus. "
Natural Translation
The bus's arrival is early.
Literal Translation
Early the arrival of-the bus.
" Inaabangan namin ang pagdatíng ni nanay. "
Natural Translation
We are waiting for mother's arrival.
Literal Translation
Waiting-for we the arrival of mother.
" Sa pagdating ng aming mga bisita mula sa probinsya, naghanda kami ng masaganang hapunan at malinis na silid para sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Upon the arrival of our visitors from the province, we prepared a hearty dinner and a clean room for them.
Literal Translation
At-the arrival of-the our visitors from province, prepared we of bountiful dinner and clean room for them.
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