1 Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences
- Part of speech: noun (common)
- Meaning: kaadlawon – dawn / very early morning (roughly 3 a.m.–5 a.m.)
Example sentences
- Nangmata ko sa kaadlawon para moluto sa pan. – I woke up at dawn to bake bread.
- Hilom kaayo ang baryo kaadlawon. – The village is very quiet at dawn.
- Mibiyahe sila kaadlawon aron malikayan ang trapiko. – They travelled at dawn to avoid traffic.
2 Points to Keep in Mind (Days- & Time-Related Vocabulary)
- Pair the preposition sa with the word: sa kaadlawon = “at dawn.”
- Distinguish kaadlawon (pre-sunrise) from buntag (morning) and hapon (afternoon).
- For habitual actions, add kada or matag: kada kaadlawon = every dawn.
- Combine with day names when needed: sa Domingo sa kaadlawon = early Sunday morning.
- Because it expresses a short time-window, place the phrase near the verb so the timing is clear.
3 Common Collocations
- sa kaadlawon – at dawn
- kada kaadlawon – every dawn
- niadtong kaadlawon – at that dawn
- kaadlawon pa lang – already dawn / still very early
- pagka-kaadlawon – by dawn
4 Typical Position in a Sentence
- After the main verb for timing: Mo-mata ko sa kaadlawon.
- At the start for emphasis: Kaadlawon pa lang, naghikay na sila sa tindahan.
- Inside a time clause: pagka-kaadlawon, misugod ang ulan (“when dawn came, the rain began”).
5 Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases
- Mata ta sa kaadlawon para hiking. – Let’s wake up at dawn for hiking.
- Lisod bangon kaadlawon pa lang. – It’s hard to get up when it’s still dawn.
- Ayaw saba sa kaadlawon; natulog pa ang uban. – Don’t be noisy at dawn; others are still sleeping.
- Ganahan ko sa simoy sa hangin kada kaadlawon. – I like the breeze every dawn.
- Pag-andar sa motor pagka-kaadlawon. – Start the motorcycle by dawn.
6 Five Simple Conversation Exchanges
- A: Unsaon nato pag-adto sa pikas isla?
B: Molarga ta sa kaadlawon aron dili init.
A: How will we go to the other island?
B: We’ll depart at dawn so it isn’t hot. - A: Nakatulog ba ka pag-ayo kagabii?
B: Oo, pero nangmata ko kaadlawon tungod sa manok.
A: Did you sleep well last night?
B: Yes, but I woke up at dawn because of the rooster. - A: Kanus-a magsugod ang prusisyon?
B: Kaadlawon pa lang, magsugod na sila.
A: When does the procession start?
B: It starts as early as dawn. - A: Libre ka ba kada kaadlawon?
B: Dili, moluto ko’g puto sa merkado.
A: Are you free every dawn?
B: No, I cook rice cakes at the market. - A: Nindot ba molangoy pagka-kaadlawon?
B: Nindot kay limpyo ang tubig ug walay tawo.
A: Is it nice to swim by dawn?
B: Yes, the water is clean and there are no people.
7 Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions
Q1. Unsa imong buhaton sa kaadlawon?
A. Sa kaadlawon buhaton nako ang report.
B. Buhaton nako sa kaadlawon ang report.
C. Nako buhaton sa kaadlawon ang report.
Q2. Mata ba ka kaadlawon pa lang?
A. Kaadlawon pa lang mata ba ka?
B. Mata ba ka kaadlawon pa lang?
C. Pa lang kaadlawon mata ba ka?
Q3. Mohawa ba sila pagka-kaadlawon?
A. Mohawa sila pagka-kaadlawon.
B. Pagka-kaadlawon sila mohawa.
C. Sila mohawa pagka-kaadlawon.
Q4. Libre ba ka kada kaadlawon?
A. Kada kaadlawon libre ko.
B. Libre ko kada kaadlawon.
C. Ko libre kada kaadlawon.
Q5. Mahuman ba nimo ang trabaho niadtong kaadlawon?
A. Niadtong kaadlawon mahuman nimo ang trabaho.
B. Mahuman nimo ang trabaho niadtong kaadlawon.
C. Ang trabaho niadtong kaadlawon mahuman nimo.
Answer Key
- Q1 – correct: B
Verb phrase “Buhaton nako” + time phrase “sa kaadlawon” + object “ang report” keeps normal declarative order. - Q2 – correct: B
Predicate “Mata ba ka” followed by time adverb “kaadlawon pa lang” sounds natural; other choices break phrase order. - Q3 – correct: A
Verb + subject + time clause maintains clear flow; alternatives place subject/time awkwardly. - Q4 – correct: B
Predicate “Libre ko” then frequency “kada kaadlawon” gives a smooth affirmative sentence. - Q5 – correct: B
Verb + actor + object then time phrase is the standard pattern; others mis-order elements.
