Fast in Tagalog

“Fast” in Tagalog translates to “Mabilis,” “Matulin,” or “Paspas.” This versatile word describes speed, quickness, or the act of abstaining from food. Mastering this term allows you to discuss pace, urgency, and even religious practices in Filipino conversations.

Learn the various ways Filipinos express speed and fasting concepts, and discover how context shapes the appropriate translation for different situations.

[Words] = Fast

[Definition]:

• Fast /fæst/
• Adjective 1: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
• Adjective 2: Done in a short time; quick.
• Adverb 1: At high speed; quickly.
• Verb 1: To abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.
• Noun 1: An act or period of fasting.

[Synonyms] = Mabilis, Matulin, Paspas, Bilis, Madali, Agaran, Pag-aayuno (for fasting), Ayuno (for fasting)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The fast train arrived at the station in just two hours.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mabilis na tren ay dumating sa istasyon sa loob lamang ng dalawang oras.
• Ex2_EN: She runs very fast and always wins the race.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay tumatakbo nang napakabilis at palaging nananalo sa karera.
• Ex3_EN: We need a fast solution to this problem.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan natin ng mabilis na solusyon sa problemang ito.
• Ex4_EN: Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga Muslim ay nag-aayuno sa buong banal na buwan ng Ramadan.
• Ex5_EN: The internet connection is very fast in this area.
• Ex5_PH: Ang internet connection ay napakabilis sa lugar na ito.