Saglit (en. Moment)
/sɑˈɡlit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A short period of time.
I waited for a moment before he arrived.
Naghintay ako ng saglit bago siya dumating.
A temporary opportunity.
My departure was just a moment.
Saktong saglit lamang ang aking pag-alis.
A brief interruption.
There was a momentary interruption in our conversation.
May saglit na abala sa aming usapan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
just a moment
short time.
saglit lang
brief conversation
short talk.
saglit na pag-uusap
Related Words
moment
A short duration similar to a moment.
sandali
to wait
The act of waiting for something or someone.
maghintay
Slang Meanings
just a moment
Just a moment, I'll just call someone.
Saglit lang, may tatawagin lang ako.
a short break
Hang on, I’ll just ask the teacher.
Saglit, magpapaalam lang ako sa teacher.
quickly
Wait, I can do that! I'll do it quickly.
Saglit, kaya ko 'yan! Bibilis ako.