Matulin (en. Swift)
/ma.tu.lin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Fast or without delay.
The speed of his car is swift.
Ang takbo ng kanyang sasakyan ay matulin.
Related to quick movements or changes.
A swift decision is needed under pressure.
Kailangan ng matulin na desisyon sa ilalim ng pressure.
As a description of people or actions that have high speed.
He is a swift player in the field of athletics.
Siya ay isang matulin na manlalaro sa larangan ng athletics.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tulin' which means speed.
Common Phrases and Expressions
swift movement
Movement is fast.
matulin ang takbo
quick reaction
A fast explanation or response to an event.
matulin na reaksyon
Related Words
speed
The state of being fast or having high speed.
tulin
fast
Closely related to the meaning of swift, referring to fast movement.
mabilis
Slang Meanings
fast
Wow, Janno runs really fast; it seems like he's super quick because I couldn't catch up to him!
Grabe, ang galing tumakbo ni Janno, mukhang matulin talaga dahil hindi ko siya naabutan!
quick (or fast now)
We should leave quickly before the traffic gets intense.
Dapat matulin na tayong umalis bago pa sumiklab ang traffic.
super speed
This vehicle seems to have super speed; it's so fast!
Parang may super speed itong sasakyan, ang matulin!