From root: bigla
Usage Note
Pabigla-bigla describes a person or behavior that is prone to making rash decisions without considering the consequences.
Examples
" Pabigla-bigla siyang magpasya. "
Natural Translation
He decides hastily.
Literal Translation
Hasty he to-decide.
" Huwag kang pabigla-bigla sa desisyon. "
Natural Translation
Don't be hasty with your decisions.
Literal Translation
Don't you hasty in decision.
" Dahil sa kanyang pabigla-biglang ugali, madalas siyang napapasok sa gulo na sana ay naiwasan kung nag-isip muna siya. "
Natural Translation
Because of his hasty nature, he often gets into trouble that could have been avoided if he had thought first.
Literal Translation
Because of his hasty linker nature, often he gets-into trouble that hopefully would-be avoided if thought first he.
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