Kabagalan (en. Slowness)

/ka-ba-ga-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of being slow or not fast.
His slowness of movement caused a disruption in the class.
Ang kabagalan ng kanyang kilos ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala sa klase.
Delay in time or process.
The slowness in processing passports left many people waiting in line.
Ang kabagalan sa pagkuha ng pasaporte ay nag-iwan ng maraming tao na naghintay sa pila.
Slow development or progress.
His slowness in studying is causing concern for his parents.
Ang kabagalan ng kanyang pag-aaral ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkabahala sa kanyang mga magulang.

Etymology

from the word 'slow' with the prefix 'ka-' indicating the characteristic of being slow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Slowness has its reasons.
Every slowness might have a deeper reason.
Ang kabagalan ay may dahilan.

Related Words

slow
An adjective describing something or someone that lacks speed.
mabagal
slowing down
The process of becoming slow.
pagbagal

Slang Meanings

super slow
Our internet is so slow, it's like a cake that's been put on purpose.
Ang internet namin, kabagalan parang torta na sinadya.
slow mode
I'm just in chill mode, still moving slowly.
Naka-chill mode lang ako, kabagalan parin ang takbo ko.
being babyish or too slow
Why are you so slow? You’re being too babyish.
Bakit kabagalan mo? Pabebe ka naman masyado.