Gradually in Tagalog

“Gradually” in Tagalog translates to “unti-unti,” “dahan-dahan,” “paunti-unti,” or “bahagya-bahagya” depending on the context. This adverb describes something happening slowly or in stages over time. Learn how to use these terms naturally in conversations below!

[Words] = Gradually

[Definition]:

• Gradually /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
• Adverb: In a gradual way; slowly and by degrees; progressively.
• Adverb: Taking place or progressing slowly or by small increments.

[Synonyms] = Unti-unti, Dahan-dahan, Paunti-unti, Bahagya-bahagya, Pabagal-bagal, Pahinahon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The pain gradually decreased after taking the medicine.
• Ex1_PH: Ang sakit ay unti-unti na bumaba pagkatapos uminom ng gamot.
• Ex2_EN: She is gradually learning to speak Tagalog fluently.
• Ex2_PH: Dahan-dahan siyang natututo na magsalita ng Tagalog nang maayos.
• Ex3_EN: The sky gradually turned from blue to orange at sunset.
• Ex3_PH: Ang langit ay paunti-unti na naging orange mula sa asul habang lulubog ang araw.
• Ex4_EN: His condition is gradually improving with proper treatment.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang kalagayan ay bahagya-bahagya na gumagaling sa tamang paggamot.
• Ex5_EN: The temperature gradually dropped as winter approached.
• Ex5_PH: Ang temperatura ay unti-unti na bumaba habang papalapit ang taglamig.