Bedeutung
Asking someone to move or speak slower.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the fast-paced life of Metro Manila, 'Dahan-dahan lang' is a survival phrase. It's used to navigate the 'chaos' with a sense of 'hinahon' (calm). While 'Dahan-dahan' is understood, 'Hinay-hinay' is the native equivalent. Using 'Hinay-hinay' in Cebu shows local integration. Parents use this phrase constantly as a form of 'pag-aaruga' (nurturing). It's rarely a harsh scolding, but a protective caution. Used to ensure everyone stays at the same level of intoxication and no one gets sick too early. It's about communal pacing.
The 'Po' Rule
Always add 'po' (Dahan-dahan lang po) if you are talking to someone older, a driver, or a service worker to remain polite.
Not for Emergencies
If you need someone to stop immediately to avoid an accident, shout 'Hinto!' or 'Tigil!' instead.
Bedeutung
Asking someone to move or speak slower.
The 'Po' Rule
Always add 'po' (Dahan-dahan lang po) if you are talking to someone older, a driver, or a service worker to remain polite.
Not for Emergencies
If you need someone to stop immediately to avoid an accident, shout 'Hinto!' or 'Tigil!' instead.
Softening with 'Ha'
Adding 'ha' at the end (Dahan-dahan lang, ha?) makes it sound like a sweet, caring piece of advice between friends.
The 'Lang' Nuance
The 'lang' is crucial. Without it, 'Dahan-dahan!' can sound like a sharp command. With it, it's a gentle suggestion.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to tell a driver to slow down politely.
Kuya, dahan-dahan ____ po sa pagmamaneho.
'Lang' is the necessary particle to complete the expression 'Dahan-dahan lang.'
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for 'Dahan-dahan lang'?
Choose one:
It is used to caution someone about their speed for safety or health.
Fill in the learner's response.
Teacher: (Speaks very fast in Tagalog) Learner: ________, hindi ko po maintindihan.
This is the standard way to ask a speaker to slow down.
Match the phrase variation to the context.
Context: A very informal setting with friends, telling them to relax.
'Chill lang' is the slang/informal version used for social relaxation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Dahan-dahan vs Mabagal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKuya, dahan-dahan ____ po sa pagmamaneho.
'Lang' is the necessary particle to complete the expression 'Dahan-dahan lang.'
Choose one:
It is used to caution someone about their speed for safety or health.
Teacher: (Speaks very fast in Tagalog) Learner: ________, hindi ko po maintindihan.
This is the standard way to ask a speaker to slow down.
Context: A very informal setting with friends, telling them to relax.
'Chill lang' is the slang/informal version used for social relaxation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is generally very polite, especially with 'po.' It shows concern for safety or understanding.
No, for that you should use 'Mabagal ang internet.' 'Dahan-dahan' is for actions.
'Dahan-dahan' is the standard Tagalog term, while 'Hinay-hinay' is Visayan but widely understood and used in Tagalog too.
You can use 'Dahan-dahan lang' or the slang 'Chill lang.'
Yes, it's common when discussing project timelines or being careful with data. 'Dahan-dahan lang tayo sa data entry.'
Yes, if you add 'po' and use a suggestive tone: 'Sir, dahan-dahan lang po sana tayo rito.'
It can also mean 'carefully' or 'gradually.'
Reduplication in Tagalog is used to turn a root into an adverb or to show intensity/continuity.
Yes, but 'lang' makes it sound more natural and less like a military command.
Say 'Bilis-bilisan mo' or 'Pakibilis po.'
The formal version is 'Dahan-dahanin' (to do something slowly) or 'Bawasan ang bilis' (reduce speed).
Sometimes, but 'Hinaan lang' or 'Huwag maingay' is better for volume.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hinay-hinay
synonymSlowly/Carefully
Alalay lang
similarWith support/care
Chill lang
informalRelax/Take it easy
Unti-unti
similarLittle by little
Bilis-bilisan
contrastHurry up a bit
Ingat
builds onTake care
