From root: agila
Usage Note
Mala-agila is used to describe vision or focus that is exceptionally sharp and piercing, like that of an eagle.
Examples
" Mala-agila ang tingin niya. "
Natural Translation
His gaze is eagle-like.
Literal Translation
Eagle-like the gaze his.
" May lipad na mala-agila ang saranggola. "
Natural Translation
The kite has an eagle-like flight.
Literal Translation
There-is flight that eagle-like the kite.
" Kailangan ng isang piloto ng mala-agilang paningin upang matukoy ang anumang panganib mula sa malayong kalawakan ng himpapawid. "
Natural Translation
A pilot needs eagle-like vision in order to spot any danger from the far expanse of the sky.
Literal Translation
Needs of a pilot of eagle-like vision in-order-to to-identify the any danger from the far expanse of sky.
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