kasingkidlat
as fast as lightning
From root: kidlat
Usage Note
Kasingkidlat is a comparative adjective used to describe someone or something with extreme speed. Kasingkidlat ng kanyang pagtakbo ang kanyang mga pangarap means his running is as fast as his dreams.
Examples
" Kasingkidlat siyang tumakbo. "
Natural Translation
He ran as fast as lightning.
Literal Translation
As-fast-as-lightning he ran.
" Ang kotse ay kasingkidlat ng kidlat. "
Natural Translation
The car is as fast as lightning.
Literal Translation
The car is as fast as lightning.
" Bagaman maliit ang bata, kasingkidlat ng kanyang isip ang paggalaw ng kanyang mga paa sa larangan. "
Natural Translation
Although the child is small, the movement of his feet on the field is as fast as lightning, like his mind.
Literal Translation
Although small the child, as-fast-as-lightning of his mind the movement of his feet on field.
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