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saglit

saglít with stress marks

moment; a very brief visit

noun adverb sag-LIT Native origin Less Common
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Usage Note

Saglit is frequently used in the expression "saglit lang" to politely ask someone to wait for just a second. It conveys a sense of extreme brevity, making it the perfect choice for quick interruptions or actions that happen in the blink of an eye.

Examples

Beginner

" Sandali, saglit lang. "

Natural Translation

Hold on, just a second.

Literal Translation

Wait, moment only.

Intermediate

" Maghintay ka ng saglit. "

Natural Translation

Wait for a moment.

Literal Translation

Wait you for a moment.

Advanced

" Sa isang saglit na hindi mo namamalayan, lumilipas ang oras kapag masaya kang kasama ang pamilya mo. "

Natural Translation

In a moment you don't even notice, time passes when you're happy being with your family.

Literal Translation

In a moment that not you notice, passes the time when happy you being-with the family your.

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Derived Words

pasaglit DERIVED

briefly

pasaglit-saglit DERIVED

intermittently

panaglit DERIVED

momentary

Actor Focus Verbs

sumaglit AF VERB

to drop by briefly

Object Focus Verbs

saglitin OF VERB

to do something briefly

isaglit OF VERB

to fit something in briefly

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