sibad
sibád with stress marks
a sudden burst of speed; to escape
Usage Note
Sibad describes the act of dashing away suddenly, whether to flee danger or to sprint. The verb sumibad means to dash off, implying speed and abruptness, and the word is vivid in narrative writing and casual storytelling.
Examples
" Sumibad ang bata sa daan. "
Natural Translation
The child dashed off down the road.
Literal Translation
Dashed-off the child on road.
" Mabilis ang sibad ng sasakyan kanina. "
Natural Translation
The sudden burst of speed of the vehicle earlier was fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the sudden burst of speed of vehicle earlier.
" Nang marinig ang sigaw ng pulis, biglang sumibad ang magnanakaw papalayo bago pa ito mahuli ng mga tagapagbantay. "
Natural Translation
When the police shout was heard, the thief suddenly dashed away before he could be caught by the guards.
Literal Translation
When heard the shout of police, suddenly dashed-off the thief going-away before he caught by the guards.
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