From root: lagi
Usage Note
Palagi is a very common way to express that something happens all the time. It can be used interchangeably with the root word in almost any context.
Examples
" Palagi siyang nahuhuli. "
Natural Translation
He is always late.
Literal Translation
Always he late.
" Palagi siyang nag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
He/she is always studying.
Literal Translation
Always he/she studying.
" Palagi akong nagdadala ng payong kahit maaraw dahil hindi mahuhulaan ang panahon kung minsan. "
Natural Translation
I always bring an umbrella even when it is sunny because the weather is sometimes unpredictable.
Literal Translation
Always I bring of umbrella even sunny because not predictable the weather if sometimes.
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