Umilit (en. To slow down)

oo-mee-leet

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move or proceed more slowly.
His walking slowed down when he got tired.
Umilit ang kanyang paglalakad nang mapagod siya.
Not fast movement or action.
Due to bad weather, the vehicle's speed slowed down.
Dahil sa masamang panahon, umilit ang takbo ng sasakyan.
Change of speed from fast to slow.
He slowed down after biking for a few hours.
Umilit siya pagkatapos ng ilang oras ng pagbibisikleta.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'ilit' meaning to act or move in a slower manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Slow down now
You're struggling, so you should slow down.
Umilit ka na

Related Words

slow down
A verb meaning to decrease speed.
bumagal
fast
An adjective meaning quick or rapid.
mabilis

Slang Meanings

stay strong
Just umilit, you can do it!
Umilit ka lang, kaya mo 'yan!
take a deep breath
Just umilit, take a deep breath before you respond.
Umilit ka lang, huminga ka muna bago sumagot.
be resilient in tough times
I hope you umilit with the challenges you've faced.
Sana'y umilit ka sa mga pagsubok na pinagdaanan mo.