Dumatal (en. To arrive)

/dumaˈtal/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that means to arrive or to proceed to a place.
Maria arrived at her birthday filled with joy.
Dumatal si Maria sa kanyang kaarawan na puno ng saya.
The coming of a person or thing to a specific location.
The guests arrived early at the celebration.
Dumatal ang mga bisita ng maaga sa handaan.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'dala' meaning to arrive or reach.

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrived on time
To have arrived or reached at the scheduled time.
dumatal sa oras

Related Words

to bring
A verb that means to carry something to a place.
dalhin
arrival
A noun that refers to the process of arriving or the coming of a person or thing.
pagdating

Slang Meanings

arrived already
The crew has arrived, let's go!
Dumatal na ang tropa, tara na!
food is here
The food has arrived, let's eat!
Dumatal na yung pagkain, kain na tayo!
final now
The exam results have come out, I'm nervous.
Dumatal na ang resulta ng exam, kabado ako.