Dahandahan (en. Slowly)

da-han-da-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A way of performing a task carefully and without rushing.
He climbed the stairs dahandahan.
Dahandahan ang kanyang pagpapaakyat sa hagdang-buhat.
Performing something with gentleness or slow movements.
He moved dahandahan to avoid slipping.
Dahandahan siyang kumilos upang hindi siya madulas.

Etymology

Due to the words 'dahan' and 'dahan', it refers to a slow or careful manner of doing things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just slowly
Do something slowly.
dahandahan lang

Related Words

slow
A word referring to slow or careful movement.
dahan

Slang Meanings

just chill
Don't worry, we'll walk slowly.
Wag kang mag-alala, dahandahan lang tayong maglakad.
slowpoke
This is Mark, he's always a slowpoke.
Ito si Mark, lagi na lang siya pahinante, slowpoke talaga.
just relax
Okay, let's just relax and not rush.
Sige na, relax lang tayo at huwag magmadali.
easy does it
Easy does it, friends! Whatever happens, we take it slow.
Easy does it, friends! Kahit anong mangyari, dahandahan lang.