Kalit

suddenness / suddenlyadverb / noun

Alternative meanings

A sudden change or surprise; mostly used in the sense of “suddenly,” happening without warning.

Pronunciation

KAH-lit

Root and affixes

Kalit expresses something sudden or abrupt. It can be the base for forms related to surprise or unexpected change.

Variants or conjugations

kalit = sudden or suddenly; kalit lang = suddenly; sa kalit = abruptly; nakalitan = was surprised.

Related words and expressions

kalit-kalit = very suddenly; sorpresa = surprise; dali = fast; wala damha = unexpected.

Meaning and usage notes

In Spanish, repente is usually used in “de repente.” In Cebuano, kalit or kalit lang conveys something happening without warning.