dahan
dáhan with stress marks
slowness; gentleness
Usage Note
Dahan is almost exclusively used in its reduplicated form, dahan-dahan, to mean slowly, gently, or carefully. It is a vital everyday word used to instruct someone to move with caution, speak softly, or handle something fragile.
Examples
" Dahan-dahan ka lang. "
Natural Translation
Just take it slow.
Literal Translation
Slowly you just.
" Ang dahan ng kaniyang kilos ay kapansin-pansin. "
Natural Translation
The slownesss of his/her movement is noticeable.
Literal Translation
The slowness of his/her movement is noticeable.
" Dahan-dahan mong buksan ang pinto para hindi magising ang natutulog na bata sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Open the door slowly so the sleeping child in the room doesn't wake up.
Literal Translation
Slowly you open the door so not wake the sleeping that child in room.
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