From root: medyo
Usage Note
Medyo-medyo is a colloquial expression used to describe a state that is halfway or just so-so.
Examples
" Medyo-medyo lang ang lasa. "
Natural Translation
The taste is just so-so.
Literal Translation
Slightly only the taste.
" Masaya ako nang medyo-medyo. "
Natural Translation
I am slightly happy.
Literal Translation
Happy I in-a-manner slightly.
" Medyo-medyo pa lang ang pakiramdam ko, kaya magpapahinga muna ako bago bumalik sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I am only feeling so-so, so I will rest first before going back to work.
Literal Translation
Slightly still only the feeling my, so will-rest first I before return to work.
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