Pabagahin (en. To delay)
/pabága-hin/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The action of slowing down or causing a delay.
Do not delay your pace, we need to arrive on time.
Huwag pabagahin ang iyong takbo, kailangan nating makarating sa oras.
Giving a chance for a process to not be easy.
These issues may delay the project.
Ang mga usaping ito ay maaaring pabagahin ang proyekto.
Allowing something to stagnate.
His questions now delay our meeting.
Ang kanyang mga tanong ay ngayon ay pabagahin ang pagsasama namin.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'baga' meaning 'to slow down' or 'to delay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Delay your time
Not rushing or always having a reason to not act immediately.
Pabagahin mo ang iyong oras
Don't delay things
Be prompt and do not procrastinate tasks.
Huwag mong pabagahin ang mga bagay-bagay
Related Words
delay
The process of being delayed or stopping something.
pagkaantala
waiting
The act of waiting for something or an event.
paghihintay
Slang Meanings
a cover but somewhat insulting
So, what, just slow down with your gossip!
O, ano, pabagahin ka na lang sa mga chika mo!
annoying or slow
Oh man, the traffic is so annoying again here!
Ay grabe, pabagahin na naman ang traffic dito!
to be overly intense in slowing down
People who slow down conversations are so irritating!
Yung mga taong pabagahin sa mga usapan, nakakainis!