Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Hinay-hinay
slowlyadverb
- Alternative meanings
In a slow manner, without speed, or little by little. Used for actions, movements, or processes that move gradually.
- Pronunciation
hi-nay hi-nay
- Root and affixes
hinay
- Variants or conjugations
hinay, hinay-hinay, anam-anam
- Related words and expressions
hinay, lakaw, proseso
- Meaning and usage notes
Hinay-hinay suggests doing something slowly or little by little. Anam-anam emphasizes gradual progress.
actionsmannerspeed
Lakaw hinay-hinay aron dili ka madagma.
Walk slowly so you do not trip.
Hinay-hinay nga niuswag ang proyekto.
The project progressed slowly.