From root: kailan
Usage Note
Kailanman is often paired with negative markers like hindi to mean never. For example, Hindi kailanman kita malilimutan means I will never forget you.
Examples
" Hindi kita malilimutan kailanman. "
Natural Translation
I will never forget you.
Literal Translation
Not you will-forget ever.
" Nandito ako para sa iyo kailanman. "
Natural Translation
I am here for you whenever.
Literal Translation
Here I for to you whenever.
" Kahit anong mangyari sa atin, hindi ko kailanman pagsisisihan ang mga taon na ginugol natin nang magkasama. "
Natural Translation
Whatever happens to us, I will never regret the years we spent together.
Literal Translation
Even what may-happen to us, not I ever will-regret the years that spent we together.
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