kagyat
kagyát with stress marks
immediately
Usage Note
Kagyat means sudden or immediate and functions as both an adverb (immediately) and an adjective (sudden, abrupt). It is more literary and formal than the colloquial 'agad' or 'biglaan,' appearing in written news, official documents, and formal speeches. It conveys a sense of urgency or abruptness that simple 'agad' may not fully carry.
Examples
" Kagyat siyang umalis. "
Natural Translation
He left immediately.
Literal Translation
Immediately he left.
" Kagyat na tumugon ang pamahalaan sa kalamidad. "
Natural Translation
The government responded immediately to the disaster.
Literal Translation
Immediately responded the government to-the disaster.
" Kagyat na nagbago ang kanyang plano nang malaman niya ang totoong dahilan ng pagkaantala. "
Natural Translation
His plan changed abruptly when he learned the real reason for the delay.
Literal Translation
Abruptly changed the his plan when learned he the true reason of-the delay.
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