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sudden in Tagalog

biglaan

/ˈsʌd.ən/

sudden in Tagalog: biglaan, kagyat, kaagad, bigla. In English, sudden means occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

Tagalog words for sudden

happening quickly and with little or no warning
biglaan, kagyat, kaagad, bigla, mabilis, kaginsa-ginsa

English meaning of sudden

  1. adjective Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
  2. adjective Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
  3. adjective Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
  4. adverb Suddenly.

Full definition of sudden

sudden in a sentence

  • The sudden drop in temperature left everyone cold and confused.

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Questions about sudden in Tagalog

What is the meaning of sudden in Tagalog?
Sudden in Tagalog is biglaan, kagyat, kaagad, bigla.
Ano ang sudden sa Tagalog?
Sudden: biglaan, kagyat, kaagad, bigla.
What does sudden mean in English?
Sudden means occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

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