Patagalin (en. Prolong)

/pa.ta.ga.lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Make longer the time or duration of something.

Prolong your temporary visit so that we have more time together.

Patagalin mo ang iyong pansamantalang pagbisita upang mas maraming oras tayong magkasama.

Prepare things so they do not lose effectiveness or value in the future.

Prolong our conversation until we find the right solution.

Patagalin ang aming usapan hanggang sa makahanap tayo ng tamang solusyon.

prolong the conversation

To wait or focus on a conversation for a longer time.

patagalin ang usapan

extend the project

To extend the deadline or duration of a project.

patagalin ang proyekto

lengthen

The act of increasing length or duration of time or things.

pahaba

extend

The process of lengthening or extending something or an idea.

palawig

To prolong time or stay in a situation even if there's no visible progress.

Let's not drag this out, let's start the project.

Wag na tayong patagilin, magsimula na tayo sa proyekto.

To provide reasons or justifications that bypass the real issue.

You have so many excuses; you should confront your problem.

Ang dami mong patagil na dahilan, dapat harapin mo na ang problema mo.

To avoid making a decision or taking action on something.

You're always dragging it out; you need to make a decision.

Patagil ka lang lagi, kailangan mo nang gumawa ng desisyon.