From root: dito
Usage Note
Dito-dito is used to emphasize that something is in the immediate or very nearby vicinity. You might say Dito-dito lang kami naglalaro to mean We are just playing right around here.
Examples
" Dito-dito lang kami. "
Natural Translation
We're just right around here.
Literal Translation
Here-here only we.
" Naglalaro lang kami rito-rito. "
Natural Translation
We are just playing around here.
Literal Translation
Playing only we here-here.
" Huwag kang mag-alala, dito-dito lang kami maglalaro kaya madali mo kaming matatawag kapag handa na ang hapunan. "
Natural Translation
Don't worry, we'll just be playing right around here so you can easily call us when dinner is ready.
Literal Translation
Don't you worry, here-here only we will-play so easy you us can-call when ready already the dinner.
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