Mabigla (en. Sudden)

/ma-bi-gla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Happening or occurring in an unexpected manner.
He got angry suddenly upon hearing the news.
Siya ay nagalit ng mabigla nang marinig ang balita.
An event that occurs without prior warning.
I was surprised by his sudden arrival.
Nagulat ako sa mabigla niyang pagdating.
Suggesting a sudden shift or change.
Their decision to change the plan was sudden.
Mabigla ang kanilang pagpapasya sa pagbabago ng plano.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I was startled
I was stunned or surprised.
mabigla ako
everyone was shocked
caused everyone to be surprised.
mabigla ang lahat

Related Words

sudden
Occurs without warning.
bigla
shock
Feeling of surprise or confusion due to something unexpected.
gulat

Slang Meanings

Sudden or unexpected event.
I was surprised by the news that he resigned from his job.
Nabigla ako sa balita na nag-resign siya sa trabaho.
Quick reaction or action.
You need to be quick in situations like this.
Kailangan mong mabigla sa mga pagkakataong ganito.
An event that is extremely surprising.
I didn’t expect to be shocked by his answer.
Hindi ko alam na mabigla ako sa kanyang sinagot.