From root: lipas
Usage Note
Nakalipas refers specifically to time that has already gone by, often used as in sa nakalipas na linggo meaning in the past week.
Examples
" Mahirap ang nakalipas na linggo. "
Natural Translation
The past week was hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the past week.
" Sa nakalipas na taon, masaya kami. "
Natural Translation
In the past year, we were happy.
Literal Translation
In passed year, happy we.
" Sa nakalipas na mga taon, dahan-dahang umunlad ang aming maliit na bayan dahil sa pagsisikap ng mga residente. "
Natural Translation
In the past few years, our small town slowly developed because of the residents' hard work.
Literal Translation
In past years, slowly developed the our small town because of effort of residents.
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