From root: doon
Usage Note
Nandoon is used to indicate that someone or something is in a place far from both the speaker and listener. For example, Nandoon ang bahay niya means his/her house is over there.
Examples
" Nandoon ang aso sa tabi. "
Natural Translation
The dog is over there on the side.
Literal Translation
Located-there the dog at side.
" Nandoon ang kotse ko sa parke. "
Natural Translation
My car is located there at the park.
Literal Translation
Located-there the car mine at park.
" Nandoon pa rin sila sa lumang bahay kahit matagal na silang nag-iisip na lumipat. "
Natural Translation
They are still over there in the old house even though they've long been thinking of moving.
Literal Translation
Located-there still also they in old house even-if long already they thinking that move.
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