From root: kailan
Usage Note
Kamakailan refers to events that happened in the near past. It is frequently used in news reporting or formal storytelling to indicate that an event just took place.
Examples
" Kamakailan lang ako napunta doon. "
Natural Translation
I went there just recently.
Literal Translation
Recently just I went there.
" Kamakailan lang sila dumating. "
Natural Translation
They arrived just recently.
Literal Translation
Recently just they arrived.
" Kamakailan ay inilabas ng kompanya ang bagong produkto na matagal nang hinihintay ng mga mamimili. "
Natural Translation
Recently, the company released the new product that consumers had long been waiting for.
Literal Translation
Recently released by-the company the new product that long already awaited by-the consumers.
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