mabilis-galaw
fast-moving
From root: galaw
Usage Note
Mabilis-galaw is a compound word used for individuals or objects that move with great speed or agility.
Examples
" Mabilis-galaw ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is fast-moving.
Literal Translation
Fast-moving the child that.
" Ang mabilis-galaw na pusa ay nakatakas. "
Natural Translation
The fast-moving cat escaped.
Literal Translation
The fast-moving cat escaped.
" Dahil mabilis-galaw ang bagong manlalaro, mahirap siyang bantayan ng kalaban sa loob ng buong laro. "
Natural Translation
Because the new player is fast-moving, the opponent finds it hard to guard him throughout the whole game.
Literal Translation
Because fast-moving the new player, hard he-that guard by opponent in inside of whole game.
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