From root: doon
Usage Note
Naroon is a formal or literary variant of nandoon. It is often found in books, poems, or formal speeches to denote presence at a distant location.
Examples
" Naroon ang susi. "
Natural Translation
The key is over there.
Literal Translation
Located-there the key.
" Naroon ang kailangan mong dokumento. "
Natural Translation
The document you need is located there.
Literal Translation
Located-there the needed yours document.
" Naroon pa rin ang lumang punong sinilungan namin noong kami ay mga bata pa. "
Natural Translation
The old tree we used to shelter under when we were still children is still there.
Literal Translation
Located-there still also the old tree sheltered-under we when we were children still.
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