From root: lagi
Usage Note
Lagi-lagi is a reduplicated form used to emphasize that an action happens repeatedly or almost too frequently. It conveys a sense of habit or persistence.
Examples
" Lagi-lagi na lang umuulan dito. "
Natural Translation
It rains here very often.
Literal Translation
Very-often just rains here.
" Lagi-lagi na lang siyang nahuhuli. "
Natural Translation
He/she is late very often.
Literal Translation
Very often just he/she late.
" Lagi-lagi na lang siyang umuutang sa akin, kaya nahihirapan na akong magtiwala sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
He's always borrowing money from me, so I'm finding it hard to trust him anymore.
Literal Translation
Very-often just he borrowing from me, so hard already I to-trust to him.
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