Mabilis (en. Fast)

ma-bi-lis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has a high speed.
The train travels quickly to the city.
Ang tren ay mabilis na bumabiyahe patungo sa lungsod.
Provides quick results or effects.
We need a fast solution to the problem.
Kailangan natin ng mabilis na solusyon sa problema.
The action or movement is fast.
The bird quickly landed on the branch.
Mabilis ang pagdapo ng ibon sa sanga.

Etymology

This points to the roots of the word 'mabilis' from the root word 'bilis' meaning 'speed' or 'rapid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fast vehicle
A vehicle with high speed.
mabilis na sasakyan
fast change
A change that occurred quickly.
mabilis na pagbabago

Related Words

speed
The word 'bilis' refers not only to speed but also to the characteristic of something that has motion.
bilis
because
Means the cause or reason for an event.
dahil

Slang Meanings

fast
The train is really fast; it won't let you down on your time!
Suwag talaga ng tren, hindi ka mapapabayaan sa oras mo!
quick
His car speed is quick! As fast as lightning.
Ang takbo ng sasakyan niya, rapido! Kasing bilis ng kidlat.
speedy
The food delivery is speedy; it's exciting!
Speedy ang delivery ng pagkain, nakaka-excite!