Paagahin (en. To delay)

pa-ā-gah-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word used to express the action or movement of a person or thing.
We need to delay our departure so that we won't be late.
Kailangan nating paagahin ang ating pag-alis upang hindi tayo mahuli.
Used to indicate postponement or deferral of something to a later time.
We can delay our discussion to later.
Maari nating paagahin ang ating usapan mamaya.
An act of postponing a task or event.
The delay of activities will not be beneficial for them.
Ang paagahin ng mga aktibidad ay hindi makabubuti sa kanila.

Etymology

root word: agahín

Common Phrases and Expressions

Delay your arrival.
I-delay ang iyong pagdating.
Paagahin mo ang iyong pagdating.
Can we postpone the meeting?
Pwede ba nating ipagpaliban ang pagpupulong?
Pwede bang paagahin ang pagpupulong?

Related Words

arrive early
The action of being early for something.
agahan
delay
A delay or stoppage.
antala

Slang Meanings

to prolong the time
I won't study early; I just want to delay the time so I won't have to see her.
Di na ako mag-aaral ng maaga, gusto ko lang paagahin ang oras para hindi ko na siya makita.
to slow down the pace of life
It's okay, let's take our time, just chill.
Sige lang, paagahin natin ang ganap, chill lang.
to delay something until a later time
We need to delay the food; not everyone is here yet.
Kailangan nating paagahin ang ulam, wala pa ang lahat.