From root: bilis
Usage Note
Mabilis is the most common adjective used to describe speed. Mabilis kumain ang bata means the child eats fast.
Examples
" Mabilis tumakbo ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child runs fast.
Literal Translation
Fast run the child.
" Mabilis ang takbo ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The vehicle is running fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the run of-the vehicle.
" Mabilis ang internet sa bagong opisina, kaya natapos namin agad ang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
The internet at the new office is fast, so we finished the work right away.
Literal Translation
Fast the internet at new office, so finished we immediately the work.
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