Saglitin (en. To momentarily delay)

/sag-li-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of action that refers to a temporary stop or delay.
We need to momentarily delay our conversation to explain the situation.
Kailangan nating saglitin ang ating pag-uusap upang maipaliwanag ang sitwasyon.
verb
I can carry out the momentary delay on the upcoming assignments.
It's better to momentarily delay the things that are not finished.
Mas mabuti na ang saglitin ang mga bagay na hindi pa natatapos.
A step to give others a chance.
It is crucial to momentarily delay the process to gather all information.
Mahigpit na kinakailangan ang saglitin ng proseso upang makuha ang lahat ng impormasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

momentarily delay me
A request asking for a temporary delay.
saglitin mo ako

Related Words

moment
A moment or temporary period.
saglit

Slang Meanings

just put it aside for now
Put your laptop aside for a moment, I just need to pass something.
Saglitin mo ang laptop mo, may kailangan lang akong ipasa.
quick action
Hurry up with your report, the deadline is tomorrow!
Saglitin mo na 'yang report mo, deadline na bukas!
stop for a moment
Let's pause the conversation for a second, it seems we don't understand each other.
Saglitin nga ang usapan, parang hindi na tayo nagkakaintindihan.