From root: dito
Usage Note
Parito indicates a direction or movement towards the speaker's current location. It is commonly used in phrases like Papunta sila parito meaning They are on their way here.
Examples
" Halika parito. "
Natural Translation
Come here.
Literal Translation
Come towards-here.
" Dalhin mo ang gamit parito. "
Natural Translation
Bring the items towards here.
Literal Translation
Bring you the item towards-here.
" Tumawag ang nanay para utusan akong pumunta parito at tulungan siya sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
Mom called to tell me to come here and help her in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Called the mother in-order-to order me-to go towards-here and help her in kitchen.
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