Signification
Asking someone to move faster.
Contexte culturel
In the fast-paced life of Metro Manila, 'Bilisan mo' is heard constantly in transit hubs. It reflects the 'nagmamadali' (always in a hurry) lifestyle of the capital. The concept of 'Filipino Time' is often joked about, but 'Bilisan mo' is the practical tool used to combat it within families. In a Filipino office, a boss might use 'Pakibilisan' to maintain a 'family-like' atmosphere while still demanding efficiency. Among Gen Z Filipinos, 'Dali!' is often preferred over 'Bilisan mo' for its brevity and punchiness in texts.
Add 'naman'
Adding 'naman' (Bilisan mo naman) makes it sound more like a plea and less like a harsh order.
Watch your tone
A sharp, falling intonation can make this sound very angry. Keep it light if you're just joking with friends.
Signification
Asking someone to move faster.
Add 'naman'
Adding 'naman' (Bilisan mo naman) makes it sound more like a plea and less like a harsh order.
Watch your tone
A sharp, falling intonation can make this sound very angry. Keep it light if you're just joking with friends.
Use 'Dali'
If you're really in a rush, just shouting 'Dali!' is faster and more natural in high-stress moments.
The 'Po' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Pakibilisan po.' You can never be too polite in the Philippines.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun to say 'Hurry up' to a friend.
Bilisan _____, aalis na ang bus!
'Mo' is the correct genitive pronoun used with the verb 'bilisan'.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask someone to hurry?
Choose the polite form:
'Paki' and 'po' are the essential markers of politeness in Filipino.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother who is walking too slowly.
This is the appropriate informal command for a younger sibling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Male-late na tayo sa sine! B: Sandali, kinukuha ko lang ang susi. A: _________!
The context of being late for a movie requires a command to hurry.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBilisan _____, aalis na ang bus!
'Mo' is the correct genitive pronoun used with the verb 'bilisan'.
Choose the polite form:
'Paki' and 'po' are the essential markers of politeness in Filipino.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother who is walking too slowly.
This is the appropriate informal command for a younger sibling.
A: Male-late na tayo sa sine! B: Sandali, kinukuha ko lang ang susi. A: _________!
The context of being late for a movie requires a command to hurry.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on who you are talking to. With friends, it's fine. With elders, yes, it's very rude.
They are almost identical. 'Bilisan' comes from 'speed,' and 'Dalian' comes from 'quickness.' Both are used interchangeably.
Use 'Bilisan ninyo' instead of 'mo.'
Yes, it's very common in SMS and chat apps like Messenger or Viber.
It's just a shorter, more urgent way of saying 'Fast!' or 'Hurry!'
Yes, 'Kilos-kilos' or 'Galaw-galaw' are common slang terms for 'get moving.'
'Bilisan mo na' adds a sense of 'now' or 'already,' increasing the urgency.
It's better to say 'Pakibilisan po ang order namin' to be polite.
The root word is 'bilis,' which means speed.
You can say 'Huwag kang magmadali' or 'Dahan-dahan lang.'
Expressions liées
Dalian mo
synonymHurry up
Magmadali ka
similarHurry yourself
Huwag kang mabagal
contrastDon't be slow
Kilos na
builds onMove now
Pakibilisan po
specialized formPlease hurry up
