kasing-pagong
as slow as a turtle
From root: pagong
Usage Note
Kasing-pagong is a common idiomatic expression used to describe a person or a process that moves at an extremely slow pace. It is often used to express humor or frustration regarding delays.
Examples
" Kasing-pagong siyang kumain. "
Natural Translation
He eats as slow as a turtle.
Literal Translation
As-slow-as-turtle he-link eat.
" Ang trapik ay kasing-pagong sa bilis. "
Natural Translation
The traffic is as slow as a turtle.
Literal Translation
The traffic is as-slow-as-turtle in speed.
" Kasing-pagong ang takbo ng linya sa bangko, kaya halos isang oras kaming naghintay bago kami nakapila. "
Natural Translation
The line at the bank moved as slow as a turtle, so we waited almost an hour before we got served.
Literal Translation
As-slow-as-turtle the movement of line at bank, so almost one hour we waited before we got-in-line.
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