Salya
Sálya with stress marks
lifting and throwing with force
Usage Note
Salya describes the forceful act of hoisting and hurling something or someone — like tossing a large object or a wrestling throw. It appears in folk literature and martial arts contexts and conveys raw physical power. It is used more in literary and regional speech than in everyday Metro Manila Tagalog.
Examples
" Malakas ang salya niya. "
Natural Translation
His throw is forceful.
Literal Translation
Strong the lift-and-throw his.
" Malakas ang Salya niya sa kahon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her lifting and throwing with force on the box is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the lifting-and-throwing his/her on box.
" Sa kanilang laban, kitang-kita ang lakas sa salya ng manlalaro nang ibuhat at ihagis niya ang kalaban. "
Natural Translation
In their match, the power of the player's heave was clearly seen as he lifted and threw his opponent.
Literal Translation
In their match, clearly-seen the strength in lift-and-throw of-the player when lifted and threw he the opponent.
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