Hinabahaba (en. Lengthening)

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Synonyms

the situation is getting complicated

It feels like our conversation is dragging on, it never seems to end.

Parang hinabahaba na 'yung usapan natin, di na natatapos-tapos.

too many details are being added

You're dragging on too much in your report, only a little is needed.

Ang dami nang hinabahaba sa report mo, unti lang naman ang kailangan.

the story or event is being prolonged

Because of your friend, my birthday party is getting dragged out.

Nang dahil sa kaibigan mo, hinabahaba na ang birthday party ko.

too much gossip is being spread

There's so much gossip going on, it never ends.

Ang daming hinabahaba sa tsismis, walang katapusan.