A1 Expression غیر رسمی

Bilisan mo!

Hurry up!

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A direct, common way to tell someone to hurry up or increase their speed in Filipino.

  • Means: 'Hurry up' or 'Make it faster' in a direct way.
  • Used in: Catching transport, finishing chores, or meeting deadlines with friends.
  • Don't confuse: 'Bilis mo!' (You're fast!) with 'Bilisan mo!' (Hurry up!).
🏃‍♂️ + ⏱️ = Bilisan mo!

Explanation at your level:

This is a basic command. 'Bilis' means fast. 'Bilisan mo' means 'You, make it fast.' Use it when you want a friend to walk faster or finish something quickly. It is very common in daily life.
At this level, you should recognize 'Bilisan mo' as an imperative verb form. The root is 'bilis' and the suffix '-an' indicates the command. It is informal. To be polite, you should say 'Pakibilisan po' instead.
In intermediate Filipino, 'Bilisan mo' is understood as an object-focused imperative. You can expand this by adding what needs to be fast, such as 'Bilisan mo ang paggawa.' It is often paired with enclitics like 'na' (now) or 'naman' (please/emphasis).
Upper-intermediate learners should note the nuance between 'Bilisan mo' and 'Magmadali ka.' While both mean to hurry, 'Bilisan' focuses on the speed of the action, whereas 'Magmadali' focuses on the state of being in a hurry. 'Bilisan' is more common in spoken Tagalog.
Advanced analysis reveals 'Bilisan mo' as a classic example of the Tagalog focus system. The '-an' suffix here functions as a causative-imperative, where the agent 'mo' is in the genitive case. This structure is essential for mastering the subtle power dynamics in Filipino conversation.
Near-native mastery involves understanding the sociolinguistic weight of 'Bilisan mo.' It can range from a playful nudge among 'barkada' (friends) to a sharp rebuke. The prosody—the stress on the second syllable 'li'—and the accompanying non-verbal cues (like the 'nguso' or pointing with lips) define its ultimate meaning in high-context Filipino culture.

معنی

Telling someone to move or act faster.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

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.

معنی

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.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence to tell your friend to hurry up because the bus is coming.

________ mo, ayan na ang bus!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bilisan

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:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Pakibilisan po.

'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.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bilis mo!

'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!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Binibilisan

The speaker is currently in the act of hurrying, so the present progressive 'Binibilisan' is used.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to say Bilisan mo

🚗

Travel

  • • Jeepney
  • • Bus
  • • Walking
🏠

Home

  • • Eating
  • • Showering
  • • Cleaning
📱

Social

  • • Gaming
  • • Texting
  • • Dating

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It 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.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Dalian mo

synonym

Hurry up

🔗

Magmadali ka

similar

Be in a hurry

🔗

Galaw-galaw

slang

Move it

🔗

Huwag kang mabagal

contrast

Don't be slow

🔗

Kilos na

builds on

Act now

کجا استفاده کنیم

🚐

Catching a Jeepney

Friend A: Ayan na ang jeep!

Friend B: Bilisan mo, baka mapuno!

informal
🏫

Getting ready for school

Nanay (Mom): Anak, alas-siyete na!

Anak (Child): Opo, malapit na po.

Nanay (Mom): Bilisan mo ang pagbibihis!

informal
🍔

Ordering Food

Person A: Ano ang gusto mo?

Person B: Uhmm... hindi ko alam...

Person A: Bilisan mo, mahaba ang pila!

informal
🎮

Online Gaming

Player 1: Nasaan na kayo?

Player 2: Wait lang, naglo-load pa.

Player 1: Bilisan mo, inaatake na tayo!

informal
💼

At the Office

Colleague A: Tapos na ba ang report?

Colleague B: Konting tiis na lang.

Colleague A: Bilisan mo, kailangan na ito ni Boss.

neutral
🌧️

Rainy Weather

Sister: Uulan na!

Brother: Kunin mo ang mga damit!

Sister: Bilisan mo, nababasa na!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a guy named 'Billy' who is 'on' a treadmill. Billy's on = Bilisan!

Visual Association

Imagine a person frantically trying to catch a departing Jeepney while the driver is shouting and waving them forward.

Rhyme

Bilisan mo, bago tayo iwan ng mundo.

Story

You are at a Jollibee and the line is moving slowly. You look at your friend who is still looking at the menu and say 'Bilisan mo!' so you can finally get your Chickenjoy.

Word Web

BilisMabilisDaliMadaliKilosTakboHabolLate

چالش

Try saying 'Bilisan mo' five times fast, increasing your speed each time to mimic the meaning of the phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Apúrate!

Spanish uses reflexive pronouns (te), Filipino uses genitive pronouns (mo).

French high

Dépêche-toi !

French requires the hyphenated 'toi' in the imperative.

German moderate

Beeil dich!

German has a specific 'du' vs 'Sie' distinction that mirrors the 'mo' vs 'ninyo' distinction.

Japanese high

早く！ (Hayaku!)

Japanese is even more concise, often omitting the verb entirely.

Arabic moderate

أسرع (Asri')

Arabic verbs change significantly based on the gender of the person being addressed.

Chinese high

快点 (Kuài diǎn)

Chinese uses a measure word 'diǎn' to soften the command.

Korean high

빨리 해! (Ppalli hae!)

Korean culture (Pali-pali culture) places an even higher emphasis on speed than Filipino culture.

Portuguese moderate

Depressa!

Portuguese often uses the adverb alone rather than a conjugated verb command.

Easily Confused

Bilisan mo! در مقابل Bilis mo!

Learners often drop the '-an' suffix.

Remember: '-an' is for the command. No '-an' is a compliment.

Bilisan mo! در مقابل Mabilis ka.

Using the adjective instead of the verb.

Adjectives describe you; verbs tell you what to do.

سوالات متداول (10)

It 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.

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