From root: bilis
Usage Note
Kabilisan refers to the abstract quality or measurement of velocity. Hangad namin ang kabilisan ng iyong paggaling means we hope for the speed of your recovery.
Examples
" Hanga ako sa kabilisan mo. "
Natural Translation
I admire your speed.
Literal Translation
Admire I in speed your.
" Gulat ako sa kabilisan niya. "
Natural Translation
I am surprised by his/her speed.
Literal Translation
Surprised I in speed his/her.
" Ang kabilisan ng internet sa lungsod ang dahilan kung bakit mas marami nang nagtatrabaho mula sa bahay ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The speed of the internet in the city is the reason why more people now work from home.
Literal Translation
The speed of internet in city the reason why more many now work from house today.
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