unting-unti
gradually or little by little
From root: unti
Usage Note
unting-unti describes actions that happen slowly or in small increments. For example, unting-unti siyang gumagaling means he is gradually getting better.
Examples
" Unti-unti siyang lumalakas. "
Natural Translation
He is gradually getting stronger.
Literal Translation
Little-by-little he getting-strong.
" Unti-unti siyang natututong mag-Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
He/She is gradually learning Tagalog.
Literal Translation
Little-by-little he/she is learning to speak Tagalog.
" Unti-unti niyang naipon ang pera para makabili ng bahay, kahit kakaunti lang ang kanyang kinikita bawat buwan. "
Natural Translation
Little by little he saved up money to buy a house, even though he earns only a little each month.
Literal Translation
Little-by-little he saved the money to buy of house, even though little only the his earning each month.
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