kurap
kuráp with stress marks
blink
Usage Note
Kurap refers to the blinking of the eyes and is commonly used in the phrase 'sa isang kurap' to mean 'in an instant' or 'in a flash.' It can also describe the flickering of lights or screens, signifying something brief or momentary.
Examples
" Isang kurap lang at tapos na. "
Natural Translation
Just one blink and it's done.
Literal Translation
One blink only and finished already.
" Sa isang kurap, nawala ang pera. "
Natural Translation
In one blink, the money vanished.
Literal Translation
In one blink, vanished the money.
" Sa isang kurap ng mata, lumipas ang buong taon na para bang kahapon lamang nagsimula ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
In the blink of an eye, the whole year passed by as if everything had only begun yesterday.
Literal Translation
In one blink of eye, passed the whole year that like-as yesterday only began the everything.
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