Signification
Describing high speed of movement.
Contexte culturel
In Manila, 'mabilis na takbo' is often a dream rather than a reality due to heavy traffic. When someone says it, they are often expressing relief or surprise that the roads are clear. Basketball is the most popular sport. Commentators constantly use 'mabilis na takbo' to describe 'fast breaks', a key strategy in the local style of play. Jeepney drivers are known for their 'mabilis na takbo' to get more passengers. This has led to the term 'patok', referring to jeepneys that go very fast and play loud music. There is a saying: 'Ang lumalakad nang matulin, kung matinik ay malalim.' (He who walks/runs fast, if pricked by a thorn, it goes deep). It cautions that 'mabilis na takbo' without care can lead to greater harm.
The Linker Secret
Always check the last letter of the adjective. If it's not a vowel or 'n', use 'na'.
Don't Overuse
While 'takbo' can mean 'operation', for computers, Filipinos often just use 'mabilis' or 'smooth'.
Signification
Describing high speed of movement.
The Linker Secret
Always check the last letter of the adjective. If it's not a vowel or 'n', use 'na'.
Don't Overuse
While 'takbo' can mean 'operation', for computers, Filipinos often just use 'mabilis' or 'smooth'.
Sound Native
Add 'Ang bilis!' before the phrase to sound more natural and expressive: 'Ang bilis ng takbo!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing linker to complete the phrase.
Mabilis ___ takbo ng aso.
Since 'mabilis' ends in a consonant (s), the linker 'na' is required.
Which sentence correctly describes a fast-moving car?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Takbo' is the correct word for the movement or operation of a car.
Complete the dialogue between two friends at a race.
Friend A: 'Ang bagal naman niya.' Friend B: 'Kailangan niya ng ________.'
If someone is slow (mabagal), they need a fast run (mabilis na takbo) to win.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Mabilis na takbo'?
Marathons involve running, where 'mabilis na takbo' is a primary goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mabilis vs. Mabagal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMabilis ___ takbo ng aso.
Since 'mabilis' ends in a consonant (s), the linker 'na' is required.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Takbo' is the correct word for the movement or operation of a car.
Friend A: 'Ang bagal naman niya.' Friend B: 'Kailangan niya ng ________.'
If someone is slow (mabagal), they need a fast run (mabilis na takbo) to win.
Where would you most likely hear 'Mabilis na takbo'?
Marathons involve running, where 'mabilis na takbo' is a primary goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's better to just say 'mabilis na internet'. 'Mabilis na takbo ng internet' sounds a bit too literal and mechanical.
'Mabilis' is the common, everyday word. 'Matulin' is more formal and often used in literature or to describe very sleek, fast movement like a boat or a deer.
Yes, in this phrase, 'takbo' is a noun. If you want to use it as a verb, you say 'tumatakbo' (is running).
You can say 'napakabilis na takbo' or 'sobrang bilis na takbo'.
Yes! 'Mabilis ang takbo ng negosyo' is a very common way to say a business is doing well and moving fast.
Because 'mabilis' ends in 's'. The '-ng' linker is only for words ending in vowels (a, e, i, o, u) or the letter 'n'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a news report.
The opposite is 'mabagal na takbo' (slow run/pace).
No, for heartbeat, we say 'mabilis na tibok ng puso'.
Usually no. For flying, we use 'lipad'. So, 'mabilis na lipad'.
Expressions liées
Matulin na takbo
synonymVery fast run
Mabagal na takbo
contrastSlow run/pace
Takbong pagong
contrastTurtle's pace
Patakbo
builds onIn a running manner
Takbo ng buhay
specialized formThe way of life
