Apurahan (en. Urgent)

/apuˈrahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Suggests haste or urgent necessity.
Urgent action is needed to solve the issue.
Kailangan ng apurahang aksyon upang masolusyonan ang problema.
Related to things that are needed immediately.
His urgent call requires an immediate response.
Ang kanyang apurahang tawag ay nangangailangan ng agarang pagsagot.

Etymology

The word 'apurahan' comes from the root 'apura' which means 'quick' or 'hasty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything is urgent
requires immediate action on all matters
apurahan ang lahat
urgent situation
a condition that requires a quick solution
apurahang sitwasyon

Related Words

easy
Refers to something that is not difficult or can be done quickly.
madali
urgency
The state of being urgent or immediate.
kagyatan

Slang Meanings

It needs to be done, there's no time left.
It needs to be done quickly because the deadline is tomorrow!
Apurahan na kasi bukas na ang deadline!
It's being done forcefully, rushed.
You need to rush home, that vehicle might leave.
Apurahan na yung pag-uwi mo, baka mawala yang sasakyan.
No fluff, straight to the point.
This is urgent, there’s no time for drama.
Apurahan na to, walang oras para sa drama.