From root: saglit
Usage Note
Pasaglit is an adverb formed from saglit with the pa- manner prefix, indicating that an action is done for a very brief moment or in passing. It is characteristic of Filipino social customs where dropping by unannounced for a short time is common and considered polite rather than intrusive.
Examples
" Dumaan siya nang pasaglit. "
Natural Translation
He passed by briefly.
Literal Translation
Passed he in-a-manner briefly.
" Pumunta siya doon nang pasaglit. "
Natural Translation
He/She went there briefly.
Literal Translation
Went he/she there in-a-manner briefly.
" Kahit pasaglit lang ang pagbisita niya, lubos pa ring ikinatuwa ng lola ang pagdating ng kanyang apo. "
Natural Translation
Even though her visit was only brief, Grandma was still very glad about her grandchild's arrival.
Literal Translation
Even briefly only the visit her, fully still was-glad of grandma the arrival of her grandchild.
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