kaninang-kanina
a long while ago (today)
From root: kanina
Usage Note
Kaninang-kanina indicates a much earlier point in the day relative to the speaker. It suggests that a significant duration of time has elapsed within the same day.
Examples
" Kaninang-kanina pa akong gising. "
Natural Translation
I have been awake since a long while ago.
Literal Translation
Since-a-long-while-ago already I awake.
" Kaninang-kanina pa umalis ang bus. "
Natural Translation
The bus left a long while ago.
Literal Translation
Since-a-long-while-ago already left the bus.
" Kaninang-kanina pa kita hinihintay dito sa labas, pero ngayon ka lang dumating. "
Natural Translation
I have been waiting for you out here since a long while ago, but you only arrived just now.
Literal Translation
Since-a-long-while-ago already you-by-me waiting here at outside, but now you only arrived.
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