From root: minuto
Usage Note
Minu-minuto is used to describe something that happens repeatedly in a very short span of time, often implying high frequency or regularity. For example, Minu-minuto siyang tumitingin sa labas means he looks outside every minute.
Examples
" Minu-minuto siyang tumitingin sa relo. "
Natural Translation
He looks at the clock every minute.
Literal Translation
Every-minute he looking at clock.
" Minu-minuto ang dating ng mensahe. "
Natural Translation
Messages arrive every minute.
Literal Translation
Every-minute the arrival of message.
" Minu-minuto akong nagche-check ng telepono dahil hinihintay ko ang tawag mula sa ospital tungkol sa lola ko. "
Natural Translation
I check my phone every minute because I am waiting for the call from the hospital about my grandmother.
Literal Translation
Every-minute I checking of phone because waiting I the call from the hospital about grandmother my.
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