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    Kabiglaan (en. Suddenness)

    /ka.biɡ.laan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A characteristic of an event that happens unexpectedly.
    His sudden arrival caused confusion among everyone.
    Ang kabiglaan ng kanyang pagdating ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa lahat.
    The state of being sudden or discovered.
    The suddenness of the news touched his heart.
    Ang kabiglaan ng balita ay umantig sa kanyang puso.
    An event that brings surprise.
    The suddenness of winning the prize was beyond his expectations.
    Ang kabiglaan ng pagkakaroon ng premyo ay sobra sa kanyang inaasahan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'bigla' which means sudden or unexpected.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suddenness of the heart
    An explosion of emotion or feelings that was unexpected.
    kabiglaan ng puso

    Related Words

    sudden
    An adjective referring to something that happened quickly or without prior warning.
    bigla
    unexpected
    An adjective meaning unforeseen or not anticipated.
    di-inaasahan

    Slang Meanings

    sudden event
    Wow, that rain was a kabiglaan earlier, I thought it wouldn't rain anymore.
    Grabe, kabiglaan yung nangyaring pag-ulan kanina, akala ko hindi na uulan.
    appearing or showing up unexpectedly
    It's surprising how he kabiglaan showed up at the party.
    Nakakagulat nga yung kabiglaan ng kanyang pagdating sa party.
    scene or event that you didn't expect
    That kabiglaan caused everyone so much joy.
    Yung kabiglaan na 'yun ay nagdulot ng labis na saya sa lahat.