Magsibilisa (en. To hasten)

/maɡ.si.bi.'li.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action that shows haste or speed up something.
We need to hasten because the deadline is approaching.
Kailangan nating magsibilisa dahil malapit na ang takdang oras.
An act of doing something faster than usual.
Hurry up in speaking so you don't run out of time.
Magsibilisa ka sa pag-uusap upang hindi maubusan ng oras.
The quickening of a certain action or activity.
Let's hurry up in packing our things before we leave.
Magsibilisa tayo sa pag-pack ng mga gamit bago umalis.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bilis', meaning fast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hurry up!
Be quick!
Magsibilisa ka na!
Let's hasten.
We need to hurry.
Magsibilisa tayo.

Related Words

speed
The rate of quickness or easiness of movement.
bilis
easy
A state that allows for quick action or execution.
madali

Slang Meanings

Hurry up or speed up something.
Hurry up, our project deadline is coming soon!
Magsibilisa ka na, malapit na ang deadline ng project natin!
To intrude into a conversation or situation without permission.
Why does it seem like he has more right to rush into our discussion?
Bakit parang siya ang mas may karapatan na magsibilisa sa usapan natin?