Untiuntiin (en. Gradually)

un-tee-un-teen

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process that describes a gradual way of doing something.
He gradually reached his dreams.
Unti-unti niyang naabot ang kanyang mga pangarap.
Description of an action that is slow and not hurried.
His effort in studying is gradually increasing.
Unti-unting lumalakas ang kanyang pagsisikap sa pag-aaral.

Etymology

The root of the word 'unti' meaning 'slightly' or 'slowly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slowly learning
the process of gradually gaining knowledge
unti-unting natututo
gradually moving forward
the process of moving ahead little by little
unti-unting umuusad

Related Words

unti
The word 'unti' refers to a small amount or a portion.
unti

Slang Meanings

little by little, slowly
Just take your studies little by little so you won't be overwhelmed.
Untiuntiin mo lang ang pag-aaral mo para di ka maoverwhelm.
stretching out time
Just take it slowly with your tasks, so it feels like you're stretching out time.
Untiuntiin mo na lang ang mga tasks mo, para parang pinapabagsak ang oras.
slow burn
Let's improve at the gym little by little, we don't want instant results.
Untiuntiin natin ang pag-improve sa gym, ayaw naman natin ng mabilisang resulta.