Kumanlong (en. Prolong)

/kuːmɑnˈloʊŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to extend something or an activity.
Extend the time of your project to achieve the right results.
Kumanlong ka sa oras ng iyong proyekto para makuha ang tamang resulta.
To last or continue something longer than the set time.
Don't prolong your assignments.
Huwag kumanlong sa iyong mga takdang-aralin.
Having a longer time for an activity.
Prolong the time in your listening to the lecture.
Kumanlong ng panahon sa iyong pakikinig sa lektyur.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'kumanlong' ay may pinagmulan mula sa salitang ugat na 'kuman', na nangangahulugang 'magpahaba' o 'magdagdag.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not prolong
Do not extend the time or tasks that are no longer necessary.
Huwag kumanlong

Related Words

extend
A word referring to the act of extending or adding.
kuman

Slang Meanings

Bite victim
Why are you so busy at work, have you bitten the victim?
Bakit ang dami mong pasok sa trabaho, kumanlong ka na ba?
Infatuated or smitten
Oh no, he has fallen for his crush!
Naku, kumanlong na siya sa crush niya!
Got hurt or was fooled
Marlon got hurt, that's why they broke up.
Kumanlong si Marlon kaya naghiwalay sila.