Significado
Haste makes waste or leads to more pain.
Contexto cultural
This proverb is central to the 'Salawikain' tradition, which served as the primary moral education for children before formal schooling was widespread. The imagery of the 'tinik' (thorn) is very literal here. Farmers know that certain thorns can cause infections if they go deep, making this a life-or-death piece of advice in the past. In the BPO and tech sectors, this proverb is being rediscovered as a 'Slow Work' movement mantra to combat burnout and high error rates. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) often use this to remind their children back home to stay in school and not rush into adult responsibilities or relationships.
Use it for big things
Save this proverb for significant warnings. Using it for small things like dropping a pen makes it lose its impact.
Respect the Elders
If an elder says this to you, the best response is 'Opo' (Yes) and a nod. It's a sign of accepting their wisdom.
Significado
Haste makes waste or leads to more pain.
Use it for big things
Save this proverb for significant warnings. Using it for small things like dropping a pen makes it lose its impact.
Respect the Elders
If an elder says this to you, the best response is 'Opo' (Yes) and a nod. It's a sign of accepting their wisdom.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Ang lumalakad nang ________, kung ________ ay malalim.
The canonical words are 'matulin' (swift) and 'matinik' (pricked by a thorn).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person is rushing to sign a business contract without reading the fine print.
Rushing a contract is a 'matulin' action that can lead to 'malalim' (deep) legal problems.
Choose the best response using the proverb.
Friend: 'Gusto ko nang mag-resign kahit wala pa akong bagong trabaho. Pagod na ako.' You: '________'
Quitting a job without a backup is a hasty move that needs a warning.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosAng lumalakad nang ________, kung ________ ay malalim.
The canonical words are 'matulin' (swift) and 'matinik' (pricked by a thorn).
A person is rushing to sign a business contract without reading the fine print.
Rushing a contract is a 'matulin' action that can lead to 'malalim' (deep) legal problems.
Friend: 'Gusto ko nang mag-resign kahit wala pa akong bagong trabaho. Pagod na ako.' You: '________'
Quitting a job without a backup is a hasty move that needs a warning.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, people will understand you, but 'matulin' is the traditional word used in the proverb. Using 'mabilis' makes it sound less like a formal proverb and more like a casual sentence.
Young people know it from school, but they rarely use it in daily slang. They might use it ironically or when giving serious advice to a friend.
It comes from 'tinik' (thorn). 'Matinik' means to be pricked by a thorn. In slang, 'matinik' can also mean 'sharp' or 'clever', but not in this proverb.
Frases relacionadas
Dahan-dahan lang
similarJust go slowly / take it easy.
Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga
builds onIf there is perseverance, there is stew (meat).
Nasa huli ang pagsisisi
similarRegret is always at the end.
Hinay-hinay sa lakad
synonymWalk slowly/carefully.
