From root: dilim
Usage Note
Padilim describes the time of day when it is starting to get dark, similar to twilight or dusk. For example, padilim na nang dumating siya means it was already getting dark when he arrived.
Examples
" Padilim na, umuwi na tayo. "
Natural Translation
It's getting dark, let's go home now.
Literal Translation
Approaching-darkness already, go-home now we.
" Padilim na nang umuwi ako. "
Natural Translation
It was getting dark when I went home.
Literal Translation
Approaching-darkness already when went-home I.
" Padilim na nang matapos namin ang trabaho sa bukid, kaya nagmadali kaming bumalik bago tuluyang mawalan ng liwanag. "
Natural Translation
It was already getting dark when we finished the work in the field, so we hurried back before the light was completely gone.
Literal Translation
Approaching-darkness already when finished we the work in field, so hurried we-to return before completely lose of light.
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