Untiunti (en. Slowly)
oon-tee-oon-tee
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adverb
A word that describes a slow or gradual process of change or progress.
He avoided the problem, slowly losing trust.
Umiwas siya sa problema, untiunti siyang nawawalan ng tiwala.
Often used to describe progress that is not fast.
I am slowly learning a new language.
Untiunti akong natututo ng bagong wika.
Etymology
From the word 'unti', meaning little or small.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gradual progress
A process of slow advancement.
unti-unting pag-unlad
gradual change
A change that occurs slowly over time.
unti-unting pagbabago
Related Words
unti
The word 'unti' is used to express smallness or scarcity.
unti
Slang Meanings
Little by little
My business is slowly starting to grow.
Uunti-unting umaangat ang negosyo ko.
Gradually
I'm gradually learning the lessons at school.
Uunti-unti kong natutunan ang mga leksyon sa school.
Increasing bit by bit
Your grade is slowly improving.
Yung grade mo, uunti-unti nang tumataas.