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Cebuano word · adverb

Hinay-hinay meaning in English

Hinay-hinay means “slower” in English.

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Pronunciation: hee-NAY hee-NAY

Level

beginner

Type

adverb

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How to use hinay-hinay in Bisaya

Hinay-hinay lang, palihog.

English: Slower, please.

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