Twice in Tagalog

“Twice” in Tagalog is “Dalawang beses” or “Makalawa”. This common English word has several nuanced translations in Filipino, depending on the context of multiplication, frequency, or emphasis. Let’s explore the complete usage and variations below.

[Words] = Twice

[Definition]:

• Twice /twaɪs/
• Adverb 1: Two times; on two occasions.
• Adverb 2: Double in degree or quantity.
• Adverb 3: In a twofold manner or to a twofold degree.

[Synonyms] = Dalawang beses, Makalawa, Dalawang ulit, Dobleng beses, Makadalawa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I go to the gym twice a week to stay healthy.
• Ex1_PH: Pumupunta ako sa gym nang dalawang beses sa isang linggo upang manatiling malusog.
• Ex2_EN: She checked her email twice before sending the important message.
• Ex2_PH: Sinuri niya ang kanyang email nang makalawa bago ipadala ang mahalagang mensahe.
• Ex3_EN: This box is twice as heavy as the other one.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kahong ito ay dobleng bigat kaysa sa isa.
• Ex4_EN: He knocked on the door twice but nobody answered.
• Ex4_PH: Kumatok siya sa pinto nang dalawang beses ngunit walang sumagot.
• Ex5_EN: Think twice before making such an important decision.
• Ex5_PH: Mag-isip nang makalawa bago gumawa ng napakahalaga ng desisyon.