daglian
daglián with stress marks
quick, speedy
From root: dagli
Usage Note
Daglian is derived from 'dagli' (quick) and means done speedily or without delay. As an adverb it modifies actions, as an adjective it describes events or responses. It is more formal than the colloquial 'mabilis' and appears in written instructions, commands, and formal requests.
Examples
" Kailangan ng daglian na desisyon. "
Natural Translation
A quick decision is needed.
Literal Translation
Need of quick that decision.
" Ang daglian na sagot ay kailangan. "
Natural Translation
A quick answer is needed.
Literal Translation
The quick that answer is need.
" Sa panahon ng sakuna, daglian ang dapat na pagtugon ng mga awtoridad upang maligtas ang mga buhay ng mga apektado. "
Natural Translation
In times of disaster, the authorities' response must be swift in order to save the lives of those affected.
Literal Translation
In time of disaster, swift the should-be response of-the authorities so saved the lives of-the affected.
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