Dalasan (en. Frequency)

dah-lah-sahn

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The number of times something occurs within a set period.
The frequency of his visits is every Friday.
Ang dalasan ng kanyang pagbisita ay tuwing Biyernes.
A measure of how often an exercise or action occurs.
The frequency of your workouts should increase for better health.
Dapat ay tumaas ang dalasan ng iyong pag-eehersisyo para sa mas magandang kalusugan.

Etymology

The term comes from 'dalas', which means frequent or often occurring action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high frequency
Refers to something that is done frequently or regularly over a long time.
mataas na dalasan
low frequency
Refers to something that is not done often.
mababang dalasan

Related Words

frequency
Refers to how often something occurs.
dalas

Slang Meanings

to increase frequency
People should increase their visits to the gym for a better body.
Dapat dalasan ng mga tao ang pagpunta sa gym para sa magandang katawan.
frequently
He often visits their house because he wants to spend time with them.
Madalas siyang bumisita sa bahay nila dahil gusto siyang makasama.
regularly
They regularly hang out every weekend.
Palagian ang lakwatsa nila tuwing weekend.
to squeeze in (more)
I will squeeze in more study time for the exam.
Sisingit ako ng dalasan sa pag-aaral para sa pagsusulit.
repeatedly
This repeatedly asked question is annoying.
Nakakainis na ang ulit-ulit na tanong na ito.