Apurahin (en. To hasten)
a-pu-rah-in
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to hasten or finish something quickly.
Please tell him to hasten his assignment.
Pakisabihan siya na apurahin ang kanyang takdang-aralin.
The act of making a quick action.
Hurry your departure so you won't miss the bus.
Apurahin mo ang iyong pag-alis upang hindi ka mahuli sa bus.
Etymology
from the root word 'apura' meaning urgent or pressed, conveying a sense of urgency.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hasten everything
to execute everything required quickly
apurahin ang lahat
Related Words
haste
Need to be finished quickly; seemingly anxious.
apura
Slang Meanings
hurry up
Hurry up with that, we might be late!
Apurahin mo na 'yan, baka mahuli tayo!
to rush
He said, just rush the household chores.
Sabi niya, apurahin na lang daw ang mga gawaing bahay.
to speed up
Speed up that report, it’s needed tomorrow.
Apurahin mo na 'yang report, kailangan na bukas.
hurry up
Hurry up, you know the deadline is coming.
Apurahin mo, alam mo namang deadline na.