mabilisan
quick or rushed
From root: bilis
Usage Note
Mabilisan describes an action or event done in a hurried or expedited manner. Nagkaroon sila ng mabilisan na pag-uusap means they had a quick conversation.
Examples
" Mabilisan ang aming almusal. "
Natural Translation
Our breakfast was quick.
Literal Translation
Quick the our breakfast.
" Nagkaroon kami ng mabilisan na pulong. "
Natural Translation
We had a quick meeting.
Literal Translation
Had we of quick meeting.
" Dahil malapit na ang deadline, gumawa kami ng mabilisang desisyon na baka pagsisihan namin balang araw. "
Natural Translation
Since the deadline was near, we made a hasty decision that we might regret someday.
Literal Translation
Because near already the deadline, made we of quick decision that maybe will-regret we someday.
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