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    Mabagal (en. Slow)

    /mabagaɫ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Means not fast or slow in pace or action.
    The vehicle is moving slowly due to heavy traffic.
    Mabagal ang takbo ng sasakyan dahil sa masikip na trapiko.
    Refers to something that lacks flow or is heavy.
    The water from the faucet flows slowly, so we have to wait.
    Mabagal ang pag-usad ng tubig sa gripo, kaya't kailangan naming maghintay.
    Can refer to a mental or physical state that does not recover or respond quickly.
    His reaction to questions in the exam is slow.
    Mabagal ang kanyang reaksyon sa mga tanong sa pagsusulit.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'bagal' meaning slow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The game is slow
    Expressing disappointment at the slowness of the game.
    Mabagal ang laro
    Slow progress
    Refers to a process or project that is making little progress.
    Mabagal na pag-usad

    Related Words

    slowness
    The state of being slow.
    bagal
    speed
    The opposite of slow; describing fast movement.
    bilis

    Slang Meanings

    lazy
    A slow person is lazy! We need to leave!
    Ang mabagal na tao, tamad yan! Kailangan nang umalis!
    very slow
    It's like everyone is just staring, the conversation is dead slow.
    Parang nakatingin lang ang mga tao, dead slow ang usapan.
    slowpoke
    Oh no, other people have moved on, you really are a slowpoke!
    Hala, ibang tao na ang nauna, ikaw talaga ang slowpoke!
    snail pace
    Wow, the progress of the process here is like snail pace!
    Grabe, parang snail pace na ang pag-usad ng proseso dito!