Biglaan (en. Sudden)
bi-GLAA-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Happening or occurring unexpectedly.
They prepared a sudden gathering for his birthday.
Naghanda sila ng isang biglaan na salu-salo para sa kanyang kaarawan.
Occurs immediately or without prior notice.
He was given a sudden surprise at his job.
Binigyan siya ng biglaan na pasabog sa kanyang trabaho.
Etymology
from the word 'sudden' which means unexpected.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sudden decision
A decision made without careful consideration.
biglaang desisyon
sudden change
A change that occurred unexpectedly.
biglaang pagbabago
Related Words
sudden
A word used to refer to events that are unexpected.
bigla
immediate
Refers to something happening in the shortest amount of time.
agaran
Slang Meanings
sudden trip or outing without preparation
It all started suddenly, I joined my friends on their road trip.
Nagsimula ang lahat sa biglaan, sumama ako sa barkada sa kanilang road trip.
without notice or announcement
The concert announcement was sudden, so I couldn't attend.
Biglaan ang anunsyo ng concert, kaya hindi ako naka-attend.
unexpected event
The news of their breakup was sudden, we were all shocked.
Biglaan ang balita ng kanilang breakup, lahat kami nagulat.