How to Say "Should Have" in Tagalog | DAPAT PALA in English
How do you say “should have” in Tagalog? Learn how to use the Tagalog phrase dapat pala in sentences and explore real examples with English translations to express whHow do you accurately say “should have” in Tagalog to express a past realization or regret? This insightful Filipino language tutorial introduces the crucial phrase “Dapat pala,” a common way to indicate what should have happened but didn’t, or what one realized should have been done. Learn precisely how to use “Dapat pala” in Tagalog sentences and explore real examples with English translations to master conveying missed opportunities or different past outcomes. Perfect for intermediate Tagalog learners eager to articulate nuances of hindsight, discuss past actions, and significantly enhance their conversational Filipino skills.t could or should have happened.
Watch this video to learn how to say “Should have” in Tagalog using the common phrase “Dapat pala.” See practical Filipino example sentences translated to English to help you understand better and use it naturally in everyday conversation.
Dapat pala tumawag muna ako. (I should’ve called first.)
Dapat pala hindi ako um-oo agad. (I shouldn’t have said yes so fast.)
Dapat pala sinabi ko agad sa kanya. (I should’ve told him right away.)
Dapat pala nagtanong muna tayo. (We should’ve asked first.)
Dapat pala hiningi natin ‘yung number niya. (We should’ve asked for her number.)
Dapat pala sumama ako sa kanila. (I should’ve gone with them.)
Dapat pala nagdala tayo ng meryenda. (We should’ve brought snacks.)
Dapat pala nagdala tayo ng cash. (We should’ve brought some cash.)
Dapat pala hindi ko na pinost ‘yon. (I shouldn’t have posted that.)
Dapat pala nagpa-reserve tayo. (We should’ve made a reservation.)
Dapat pala gumising ako ng mas maaga. (I should’ve gotten up earlier.)
Dapat pala nagdala ako ng pamalit na damit. (I should’ve brought extra clothes.)
Dapat pala kinausap ko siya nang mas mahinahon. (I should’ve spoken to her more calmly.)
Dapat pala sa kabila tayo dumaan. (We should’ve gone the other way.)
Dapat pala hindi ko na lang pinansin ‘yung sinabi niya. (I should’ve just ignored their comment.)
Dapat pala nagpatingin ako noon. (I should’ve gotten checked a long time ago.)
Dapat pala nag-bota tayo. (We should’ve worn boots.)
Dapat pala ako na lang ang nagmaneho. (I should’ve just driven.)
Dapat pala nagdala ako ng sarili kong tasa. (I should’ve brought my own mug.)
Dapat pala hindi na lang ako tumuloy. (I probably should’ve just backed out.)
Dapat pala dumiretso na ako sa opisina. (I should’ve gone straight to the office.)
Dapat pala pina-double check ko. (I should’ve had it double-checked.)
Dapat pala nagsuot ako ng mas makapal. (I should’ve worn something warmer.)
Dapat pala kumuha ako ng mas maliit na size. (I should’ve picked a smaller size.)
Dapat pala itinabi ko na agad. (I should’ve set it aside.)
Dapat pala tinignan muna natin ‘yung weather app. (We should’ve checked the weather app first.)
Dapat pala inayos ko na ‘to kaninang umaga. (I should’ve fixed this earlier today.)
Dapat pala hindi ko binuksan. (I shouldn’t have opened it.)
Dapat pala tinanong ko kung may bayad. (I should’ve asked if there was a fee.)
Dapat pala nagpaalam ka nang maayos. (You should’ve asked permission properly.)
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