napakabilis
very fast
From root: bilis
Usage Note
Napakabilis is used to emphasize an extreme degree of speed. Napakabilis ng takbo ng mga pangyayari means events are happening very fast.
Examples
" Napakabilis ng kotse niya. "
Natural Translation
His car is very fast.
Literal Translation
Very-fast the car his.
" Napakabilis ng internet ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The internet is very fast today.
Literal Translation
Very-fast the internet now.
" Napakabilis ng paglipas ng panahon kaya parang kahapon lang nang magsimula kaming mag-aral dito. "
Natural Translation
Time passes so fast that it feels like only yesterday when we started studying here.
Literal Translation
Very-fast the passing of time so like yesterday only when started we to-study here.
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