Sudden (tl. Bigla)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

May biglang ulan kanina.
There was a sudden rain earlier.
Context: daily life
Bigla siyang nagsalita sa klase.
He suddenly spoke in class.
Context: school
Bigla akong bumangon mula sa kama.
I suddenly got up from bed.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Bigla akong natakot nang marinig ko ang boses.
I suddenly got scared when I heard the voice.
Context: daily life
Ang kanyang biglang pag-alis ay nagdulot ng gulo.
His sudden departure caused a commotion.
Context: society
Bigla na lang siyang umalis nang hindi nagpaalam.
She just suddenly left without saying goodbye.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang biglang pagbagsak ng pamilihan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga mamumuhunan.
The sudden market crash instilled fear among investors.
Context: economics
Ang kanyang biglang pagbabago ng isip ay hindi inaasahan ng lahat.
His sudden change of heart surprised everyone.
Context: society
Biglang naganap ang mga pangyayari na nagbago ng takbo ng kasaysayan.
A sudden turn of events changed the course of history.
Context: history

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