lugit
lugít with stress marks
extension of time; allowance
Usage Note
Lugit refers to a granted extension or extra allowance of time, typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as requesting more time to pay a debt or complete a task. It is less commonly heard in everyday casual speech and has a slightly formal register.
Examples
" Humingi ako ng lugit. "
Natural Translation
I asked for an extension.
Literal Translation
Asked I of extension.
" Kailangan ko ng lugit. "
Natural Translation
I need an extension of time.
Literal Translation
Need I of extension.
" Binigyan ako ng nagpapautang ng dagdag na lugit dahil hindi pa kami nakakasahod noong buwan na iyon. "
Natural Translation
The lender gave me an additional extension because we hadn't received our salary yet that month.
Literal Translation
Was-given me by the lender of additional extension because not yet we received-salary on month that.
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