kahog
káhog with stress marks
haste
Usage Note
Kahog describes hurried or clumsy haste — acting in a rush that results in disorder or mistakes. It has a slightly negative connotation, implying that the speed is counterproductive. It is used colloquially to describe someone who is flustered or moving carelessly in a hurry, and is more vivid than the neutral 'mabilis' (fast).
Examples
" Dahil sa kahog, nakalimutan niya ang susi. "
Natural Translation
Because of his haste, he forgot the keys.
Literal Translation
Because of-the haste, forgot he the key.
" Dahil sa kahog, nalaglag ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Because of the haste, the glass fell.
Literal Translation
Because of-the haste, fell the glass.
" Sa sobrang kahog niya kaninang umaga, naiwan niya ang importanteng papeles sa mesa at kinailangan pang bumalik. "
Natural Translation
In her great rush this morning, she left the important papers on the table and even had to go back.
Literal Translation
In so-much haste her earlier morning, left-behind she the important papers on-the table and needed still to-return.
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