Signification
Referring to a car or transport with speed.
Contexte culturel
In Manila, 'mabilis na sasakyan' is often a luxury because of the heavy traffic. People often joke that even a Ferrari is a 'mabagal na sasakyan' (slow vehicle) on EDSA. On provincial highways, 'mabilis na sasakyan' refers to the large provincial buses that are known for driving at high speeds to meet their schedules. Younger generations might use 'mabilis na sasakyan' as a metaphor for someone who is moving too fast in a romantic relationship. Action movies in the Philippines frequently feature 'mabilis na sasakyan' in chase scenes, often involving a jeepney or a modified sedan.
The Linker Rule
Always remember 'na' for words ending in consonants like 'mabilis'.
Safety First
In the Philippines, calling someone's driving 'mabilis' can be a compliment or a complaint. Watch your tone!
Signification
Referring to a car or transport with speed.
The Linker Rule
Always remember 'na' for words ending in consonants like 'mabilis'.
Safety First
In the Philippines, calling someone's driving 'mabilis' can be a compliment or a complaint. Watch your tone!
Use 'Matulin'
Use 'matulin' instead of 'mabilis' to sound more poetic or advanced in your writing.
Status Symbol
Mentioning a 'mabilis na sasakyan' often implies wealth in Filipino culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing linker.
Mabilis ___ sasakyan ang dumaan.
Because 'mabilis' ends in 's', the linker 'na' is used.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Filipino sentence.
This follows the standard pattern of describing possession of a fast vehicle.
Match the Filipino phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common adjective-noun pairs in Filipino.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bakit ka huli? B: Kasi wala akong mahanap na _________.
In the context of being late, looking for a fast vehicle makes the most sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mabilis vs Mabagal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMabilis ___ sasakyan ang dumaan.
Because 'mabilis' ends in 's', the linker 'na' is used.
Select the natural Filipino sentence.
This follows the standard pattern of describing possession of a fast vehicle.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common adjective-noun pairs in Filipino.
A: Bakit ka huli? B: Kasi wala akong mahanap na _________.
In the context of being late, looking for a fast vehicle makes the most sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that sounds like the vehicle itself was made in a hurry, not that it travels fast.
No, it can refer to any vehicle: cars, buses, bikes, or even boats.
It is 'mabagal na sasakyan' (slow vehicle).
Because 'mabilis' ends in 's'. If it ended in a vowel, we would use '-ng'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a job interview and a chat with friends.
You say 'napakabilis na sasakyan'.
Yes, but 'mabilis na eroplano' is more specific.
It's a synonym for 'mabilis', often used for ships or in literature.
Both are correct, but 'mabilis na sasakyan' is much more common.
Ask 'Mabilis ba ang sasakyan na ito?'
Expressions liées
Matulin na takbo
similarFast pace/run
Humarurot
specialized formTo zoom away
Karera ng kotse
builds onCar race
Mabagal na daloy
contrastSlow flow
