Magmadali (en. To hurry)

mag-ma-da-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something in a faster way.
We need to hurry to catch the bus.
Kailangan nating magmadali upang makasabay sa bus.
To be urgent or prompt in performing a task.
Hurry up with your assignments.
Magmadali ka sa iyong mga takdang-aralin.
To hurry in order not to miss an opportunity or situation.
Hurry, we might lose our seats.
Magmadali ka, baka mawalan tayo ng upuan.

Etymology

The word 'magmadali' originates from the root word 'dali' which means 'speed' or 'to do quickly.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Magmadali ka!
There’s no time to hurry.
There’s no time to hurry.
Walang oras para magmadali.

Related Words

quickness
The meaning of 'dali' is to be fast or swift.
dali
to happen
Indicates an action or event that may require haste to occur.
mangyari

Slang Meanings

to be in a big hurry
I'm so happy today, that's why I'm getting dressed quickly, I'm really in a hurry!
Ang saya-saya ko sa araw na 'to, kaya ang bilis ko magbihis, nagmamadali talaga ako!
it's necessary to act quickly
There's no time, let's hurry up! The event is coming soon!
Walang oras, magmadali na tayo! Ang event ay malapit na!
to leave right away
I hope you hurry, because we might be late for the movie!
Sana magmadali ka, kasi baka mahuli tayo sa sine!