Sandaling oras (en. Moment)
sahn-dah-ling oh-rahs
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A short period or moment.
You only need a moment to make a decision.
Sandaling oras lang ang kailangan mo para makagawa ng desisyon.
A designated hour or time to do something.
There are moments when we need to focus on unexpected things.
May mga sandaling oras na kailangan nating pagtuunan ng pansin ang mga hindi inaasahang bagay.
Etymology
Combination of 'moment' and 'time', describing a short period.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a brief time spent together
a short period spent together.
sandaling oras na magkasama
Related Words
moment
A short period or opportunity.
sandali
time
A unit of time.
oras
Slang Meanings
short time
I don't want to go there, they only gave me a short time!
Ayoko na doon, sandaling oras lang ang binigay sa akin!
common moment
Even just for a brief moment, drop by!
Kahit sandaling oras lang, dumaan ka na!
ending time
Let's go, I'm leaving and there's only a short time left!
Tara na, aalis na ako at sandaling oras na lang natitira!