Hinayan (en. Gradual)

hi-na-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process or action that occurs gradually.

His gradual recovery from the illness gave hope to everyone.

Ang hinayan ng kanyang pag-bawi mula sa sakit ay nagbigay ng pag-asa sa lahat.

verb

The act of doing something gradually or in slow steps.

He allowed himself to progress slowly in the learning process.

Hinayaan niya ang kanyang sarili na hinayan sa proseso ng pagkatuto.

Derived from the root word 'hinay' meaning slow or gradual.

Everything is happening gradually

Everything is taking place slowly or in stages.

Hinayan ang lahat

slowly

Means slow or gradual action.

dahan-dahan

gradually

Means gradual action or change.

unti-unti

Hope or turning back to goodness

Wow, Kuya has really turned back to his former bad habits, seems serious about life now.

Aba, hinayan na lang tong si Kuya sa mga dating bisyo niya, mukhang seryoso na sa buhay.

Looking for peace or tranquility

He's at the back of the mountain now, he's just there for some peace and reflection.

Nasa likod ng bundok siya ngayon, hinayan lang kasi gusto niyang magmuni-muni.