mabagal
mabagál with stress marks
slow
From root: bagal
Usage Note
Mabagal describes a slow pace in movement, speech, process, or internet connection. It is one of the most common adjectives in everyday Filipino conversation and can be affectionate (describing a calm person) or critical (describing poor service or unreliable technology). The opposite is 'mabilis' (fast).
Examples
" Mabagal ang internet ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The internet is slow right now.
Literal Translation
Slow the internet now.
" Mabagal ang pagong. "
Natural Translation
The turtle is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the turtle.
" Mabagal pa rin ang serbisyo sa tindahan kahit marami na silang bagong empleyado. "
Natural Translation
The service at the store is still slow even though they already have many new employees.
Literal Translation
Slow still the service at-the store even-though many already they-of new employee.
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