bilis
bilís with stress marks
speed; quickness
Usage Note
Bilis is most commonly used as the root for the adjective "mabilis" (fast) and the command "bilisan mo" (hurry up). It is a versatile word used to describe everything from physical speed to the urgency of a task in daily conversation.
Examples
" Ang bilis ng tren. "
Natural Translation
The train is so fast.
Literal Translation
The speed of train.
" Ang bilis mo ay kahanga-hanga. "
Natural Translation
Your speed is amazing.
Literal Translation
The speed you is amazing.
" Hindi sapat ang bilis ng internet dito kaya mahirap mag-video call tuwing may mahalagang pulong sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
The internet speed here is not enough, so it is hard to video call whenever there is an important meeting at work.
Literal Translation
Not enough the speed of internet here so hard to-video-call whenever has important meeting in work.
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