Utayutay (en. Little by little)

oo-tah-yoo-tah-y

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method or process of gradual or step-by-step progress.
The development of his knowledge is a slow process.
Ang pag-unlad ng kanyang kaalaman ay utayutay na proseso.
May also mean incomplete or lacking wholeness.
His translation is incomplete, so it has missing parts.
Ang kanyang salin ay utayutay, kaya't may mga bahagi itong nawawala.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'utay' meaning small or incomplete.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Little by little is the process of learning.
Learning is progressing slowly.
Utayutay ang proseso ng pag-aaral.

Related Words

utay
Means small or incomplete.
utay

Slang Meanings

Fell for a bad reason
Their acquaintance was weak, so he didn't pass the interview.
Utayutay ang pagkakakilala nila, kaya di siya nakapasa sa interview.
Everything turned chaotic or messy
Everything got messy when the problem arrived.
Utayutay na ang lahat nang dumating ang problema.
When something is soft or worn out
This tire is worn out, it needs to be replaced.
Utayutay na ang gulong nito, kailangan na itong palitan.