From root: bigla
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinigla
i-bi-NIG-la
did something suddenly
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibigla
i-bi-ni-BIG-la
is doing something suddenly
Future (Contemplated)
ibibigla
i-bi-big-LA
will do something suddenly
Usage Note
Ibigla is used when an action is performed suddenly or abruptly upon a specific object. It is frequently encountered in instructional contexts where one is cautioned not to startle someone or to avoid jerky movements with equipment.
Examples
" Huwag mong ibigla ang preno. "
Natural Translation
Don't slam the brakes suddenly.
Literal Translation
Don't you do-suddenly the brake.
" Iwasang ibigla ang pagbukas ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The rule is not to do the opening of the door suddenly.
Literal Translation
Avoid do-suddenly the opening of door.
" Sa pagmamaneho, hindi mo dapat ibigla ang pagpreno dahil baka madulas ang sasakyan sa basang kalsada. "
Natural Translation
When driving, you shouldn't brake suddenly because the car might skid on the wet road.
Literal Translation
In driving, not you should do-suddenly the braking because maybe skid the vehicle on wet road.
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