Bilisngkamay (en. Quick-handed)

/bi.lis.ŋka.ma.j/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the ability to do things quickly.
He has quick-handedness in cooking.
Siya ay may bilisngkamay sa pagluluto.
Easily able to perform tasks that require quick action.
Quick-handedness is important for basketball players.
Ang bilisngkamay ay mahalaga sa mga manlalaro ng basketball.

Etymology

From the words 'bilis' (speed) and 'kamay' (hand).

Common Phrases and Expressions

quick-handed at work
Rapid execution of tasks.
bilisngkamay sa trabaho

Related Words

speed
A characteristic of acting quickly.
bilis

Slang Meanings

Fast to act or do something without thinking
That's why he always fails in exams, because he's quick-handed in answering.
Kaya pala lagi siyang nabibigo sa mga exam, kasi bilisngkamay siya sa pag-sagot.
Immediately starting a task
He said, it's just a quick task, so he chopped vegetables before breakfast.
Sabi niya, bilisngkamay lang, kaya nagulay siya ng mga gulay bago pa mag-almusal.