To slow down (tl. Umilit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Dapat umilit ka sa pagtakbo.
You should slow down when running.
Context: daily life
Umilit ang sasakyan sa kanto.
The car slowed down at the corner.
Context: daily life
Mabuti na lang at umilit siya sa pagmamaneho.
Good thing he slowed down while driving.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung gusto mong maging ligtas, kailangan mong umilit kapag may matsharp na liko.
If you want to be safe, you need to slow down when there is a sharp turn.
Context: daily life
Umilit kami habang naglalakad sa mahigpit na daan.
We slowed down while walking on the narrow path.
Context: daily life
Hindi ko maintindihan ang kanyang sinasabi, kaya umilit ako at humiling na ipaliwanag niya.
I didn't understand what he was saying, so I slowed down and asked him to explain.
Context: communication

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga pagkakataon ng stress, mahalaga na umilit tayo upang hindi tayo masyadong maipit sa mga gawain.
In stressful situations, it is important to slow down so that we don’t get overwhelmed with tasks.
Context: society
Umilit siya upang makapag-isip ng mabuti sa kanyang desisyon.
He slowed down to think carefully about his decision.
Context: personal development
Sa mundong mabilis ang takbo, kinakailangan ang sinumang nagdadaan ay umilit at muling suriin ang kanilang mga prayoridad.
In a fast-paced world, anyone going through it must slow down and reassess their priorities.
Context: society

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