Significado
Telling someone to move or act faster.
Contexto cultural
In Manila, 'Bilisan mo' is often shouted by 'barkers' (people who call passengers for jeepneys). It's part of the city's rhythmic, high-energy atmosphere. Parents use 'Bilisan mo' as a standard part of 'sermon' (scolding). It's rarely meant to be mean, just a way to instill discipline regarding time. In offices, 'Bilisan natin' (Let's hurry) is preferred over 'Bilisan mo' to foster a sense of teamwork rather than giving a direct order. While 'Bilisan mo' is understood nationwide, in the Visayas, people might say 'Pagdali' which carries the same weight of urgency.
Add 'na'
Adding 'na' (Bilisan mo na) makes it sound more urgent, like 'Hurry up already!'
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are angry. Use a neutral tone for a friendly nudge.
Significado
Telling someone to move or act faster.
Add 'na'
Adding 'na' (Bilisan mo na) makes it sound more urgent, like 'Hurry up already!'
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are angry. Use a neutral tone for a friendly nudge.
The 'naman' trick
Use 'Bilisan mo naman' to sound like you are pleading rather than ordering.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence to tell your friend to hurry up because the bus is coming.
________ mo, ayan na ang bus!
We use the imperative form 'Bilisan' when followed by the pronoun 'mo'.
Which of these is the most polite way to tell an elderly person to hurry?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Paki-' + verb + 'po' is the standard polite request form in Filipino.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are complimenting a runner on their speed.
'Bilis mo!' means 'You are fast!', which is a compliment, not a command.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Bakit ka tumatakbo? B: ________ ko dahil uulan na!
The speaker is currently in the act of hurrying, so the present progressive 'Binibilisan' is used.
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Ayudas visuales
When to say Bilisan mo
Travel
- • Jeepney
- • Bus
- • Walking
Home
- • Eating
- • Showering
- • Cleaning
Social
- • Gaming
- • Texting
- • Dating
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios________ mo, ayan na ang bus!
We use the imperative form 'Bilisan' when followed by the pronoun 'mo'.
Choose the correct phrase:
'Paki-' + verb + 'po' is the standard polite request form in Filipino.
Situation: You are complimenting a runner on their speed.
'Bilis mo!' means 'You are fast!', which is a compliment, not a command.
A: Bakit ka tumatakbo? B: ________ ko dahil uulan na!
The speaker is currently in the act of hurrying, so the present progressive 'Binibilisan' is used.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt depends on who you are talking to. With friends, it's fine. With elders, it's very rude.
They are 99% the same. 'Bilisan' is slightly more common in Manila.
Only if the email is very informal. In a professional email, use 'Pakibilisan po ang...'
Because 'Bilisan' is an object-focused verb, which requires the genitive pronoun 'mo' for the actor.
Say 'Bilisan ninyo!'
Yes, just shouting 'Bilis!' is the most common slang/shortened version.
It means 'Please make it fast.' The 'paki-' prefix adds 'please'.
Yes, 'Bilisan mo ang takbo' means 'Drive faster.'
'Bagalan mo' (Slow down).
Yes, many OPM (Original Pilipino Music) songs use it to describe the pace of life or love.
Frases relacionadas
Dalian mo
synonymHurry up
Magmadali ka
similarBe in a hurry
Galaw-galaw
slangMove it
Huwag kang mabagal
contrastDon't be slow
Kilos na
builds onAct now
