Pabiglabigla (en. Sudden)

/pabigla-bígla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicating a sudden appearance or change.
The sudden rain caused damage to the roads.
Ang pabiglabigla na pag-ulan ay nagdulot ng pagkasira sa mga kalsada.
A term used to describe an unexpected event.
The news of his departure was sudden.
Nagdulot ng pabiglabigla ang balita tungkol sa kanyang pag-alis.
Refers to something that happens without warning.
This sudden change in weather frightened the people.
Ang pabiglabigla na pagbabagong ito sa panahon ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden event
An unexpected event that caused surprise.
pabiglabigla ang pangyayari

Related Words

sudden
An adjective that describes something unexpected or happening quickly.
bigla
to surprise
A verb meaning to surprise or happen unexpectedly.
pabigla

Slang Meanings

showing off or trying to impress people
Come on, stop your showing off, you weren't like that before.
Sige na, tigilan mo na yang pabiglabigla mo, parang di ka naman ganyan dati.
being cute or seeking attention
Aren't you the one who's always trying to be cute when you have a crush?
Di ba ikaw yung laging pabiglabigla kapag may crush ka?
a sudden novelty or performance that grabs attention
According to that video, it's the funny showcasing of the street dog.
Ayon sa video na yun, ang nakakatawang pabiglabigla na askal.