Pauntuluntol (en. Sluggish)

/pɐu̯ntu̯ulun̩tɔl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Means gradual movement or change.

The project's progress is sluggish due to lack of funds.

Ang pag-usad ng proyekto ay pauntuluntol dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo.

Shows lack of action or slowness.

His thinking is sluggish whenever asked about his plans.

Ang kanyang pag-iisip ay pauntuluntol sa tuwing tinatanong siya tungkol sa kanyang mga plano.

from the root word 'pauntol' meaning to move slowly or gradually.

slow progress

gradual improvement or development

pauntuluntol na pag-usad

sluggish

Word that describes gradual movement or effect.

pauntol

To act like a side dish or be a fling with someone without being totally committed.

Juan's acting a bit like a side dish because he doesn't want to fully trust Maria.

Parang pauntuluntol lang si Juan, kasi ayaw niyang ibigay kay Maria ang tiwala niya.

To give a little spotlight or attention to other people.

Wow, people are all about sharing the spotlight at the party, always gearing up for attention.

Aba, pauntuluntol na naman ang mga tao sa kasiyahan, laging bumubwelo sa spotlight.