Hinabahaba (en. Lengthening)

hi-na-ba-ha-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Describes a process of lengthening or extending the duration.
The rain is lengthening our journey.
Hinabahaba ng pag-ulan ang aming paglalakbay.
Describes the action of something becoming longer or more extended.
The days are lengthening in summer.
Ang araw ay hinabahaba sa tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lengthening the time
The subject becomes longer or has more extended aspects.
hinahaba ang panahon

Related Words

length
The physical distance from one end to another.
haba
long
Describes something that has great length or extent.
mahaba

Slang Meanings

the situation is getting complicated
It feels like our conversation is dragging on, it never seems to end.
Parang hinabahaba na 'yung usapan natin, di na natatapos-tapos.
too many details are being added
You're dragging on too much in your report, only a little is needed.
Ang dami nang hinabahaba sa report mo, unti lang naman ang kailangan.
the story or event is being prolonged
Because of your friend, my birthday party is getting dragged out.
Nang dahil sa kaibigan mo, hinabahaba na ang birthday party ko.
too much gossip is being spread
There's so much gossip going on, it never ends.
Ang daming hinabahaba sa tsismis, walang katapusan.