hinay

slow; slowly; soft; lowadjective / adverb

Alternative meanings

Describes something with little speed, something done without hurry, or low intensity; it can also mean a soft or low voice.

Pronunciation

HEE-nay

Root and affixes

A Bisaya root for slowness, softness, or low intensity. It can work as an adjective or adverb.

Variants or conjugations

hinay-hinay; hinaya; hinayon; hinay kaayo

Related words and expressions

fast; quickly; speed; step; voice

Meaning and usage notes

Hinay can mean slow, slowly, soft, or low depending on context. To ask someone to speak slowly, say Palihug, hinay-hinay pagsulti.