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 Synonyms
- biglaan
- agaw-buhay