bilisan mo
/biliˈsan mo/word by word
The Tagalog phrase for hurry up is bilisan mo.
bilisan mo is used as a verb meaning to go faster. While it functions as a direct command, you may encounter variations that change the tone from a simple instruction to a plea.
Meaning: go faster (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
bilisan is the intensive form of the word bilis (fast), meaning to make something fast or to increase speed.
Which one should you use?
bilisan mo is a direct command. If you want to add a sense of pleading or impatience, similar to saying "Please, hurry up" or "Come on, hurry up", you can use bilisan mo naman.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "hurry up" to more than one person, or to show politeness to an elder, use bilisan niyo instead of bilisan mo.
How do you pronounce it?
/biliˈsan mo/
Did you know?
- The root word bilis is a relative of many other Austronesian languages, sharing a common ancestor that spans from Madagascar to the Pacific islands.
- In many Philippine contexts, the urgency of bilisan mo is often signaled more by a change in facial expression and vocal pitch than by the words themselves.
- The word mo in this phrase does not actually mean 'you' as a subject, but functions as a possessive marker for the agent of the action.
Examples in context
- Bilisan mo! Nandito na ang tren!Hurry up! The train is here!This sentence shows how to use bilisan mo when a train has arrived.Tatoeba #10170436 by theSardonyx, translation #5749810 by Hybrid
- Bilisan mo, o mahuhuli ka sa tanghalian.Hurry up, otherwise you'll be late for lunch.This sentence uses bilisan mo to warn someone about being late for lunch.Tatoeba #11578718 by qwertzu, translation #19697 by CK
- Bilisan mo, Tom.Hurry up, Tom.This sentence demonstrates using bilisan mo when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #4560221 by kanlaon, translation #19731 by CK
- Dali na, baka tayo ma-late.Hurry up, we might be late.
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are leaving the house for a movie.
- MariaBilisan mo, Juan! Male-late na tayo.Hurry up, Juan! We're going to be late.
- JuanSandali lang, hinahanap ko pa ang susi.Just a moment, I'm still looking for the keys.
- MariaNasa mesa lang iyon, bilisan mo na.They are just on the table, hurry up now.
- JuanSige, tara na!Okay, let's go!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bilisan, mo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bilisan, mo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
