Dalas (en. Frequency)
ˈda.las
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Frequency is the number of times something occurs within a certain time period.
The frequency of his visits is not consistent.
Ang dalas ng kanyang pagbisita ay hindi tuwiran.
Frequent occurrence of an event.
Due to the high frequency of rain, there is a possibility of flooding.
Dahil sa mataas na dalas ng ulan, may posibilidad ng pagbaha.
Etymology
From the word 'dala' meaning to bring or to carry something from one place to another.
Common Phrases and Expressions
high frequency
Refers to the frequent occurrence of something.
mataas na dalas
low frequency
Refers to the infrequent occurrence of something.
mababang dalas
Related Words
frequent
Describes something that occurs repeatedly or regularly.
madalas
execution
The process of repeating an action or event.
pagsasagawa
Slang Meanings
happening often
I wish you wouldn't call me so often.
Sana hindi na lang ako dalas ng tawag mo.
too much
That's too much, it's getting annoying.
Dalas na 'yang ganyan, nakakabuwisit na.
where have you been a lot?
You've been out a lot, what have you been up to?
Dalas mo na hindi umuwi, ano bang ginagawa mo?