Often in Tagalog

“Often” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “madalas”, which expresses frequency or something that happens regularly. This versatile adverb is essential for describing habitual actions and recurring events in Filipino conversations. Discover the various ways to use “often” in Tagalog through detailed examples below.

[Words] = Often

[Definition]:

• Often /ˈɔːfən/ or /ˈɒftən/
• Adverb 1: Frequently; many times; on numerous occasions.
• Adverb 2: In many cases or instances; commonly.

[Synonyms] = Madalas, Kadalasan, Malimit, Parati, Lagi, Paminsan-minsan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
• Ex1_PH: Madalas akong bumisita sa aking mga lolo’t lola tuwing katapusan ng linggo.
• Ex2_EN: She often forgets to bring her umbrella when it rains.
• Ex2_PH: Madalas niyang makalimutan na magdala ng payong kapag umuulan.
• Ex3_EN: How often do you exercise each week?
• Ex3_PH: Gaano kadalas ka nag-eehersisyo bawat linggo?
• Ex4_EN: We often go to that restaurant because the food is delicious.
• Ex4_PH: Madalas kaming pumunta sa restaurant na iyon dahil masarap ang pagkain.
• Ex5_EN: Children often ask many questions about the world around them.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga bata ay madalas na nagtanong ng maraming katanungan tungkol sa mundo sa kanilang paligid.