mandaragit
mandaragít with stress marks
bird of prey
From root: dagit
Usage Note
Mandaragit is derived from dagit, meaning to snatch, and refers to birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and falcons. The Philippine Eagle is the most celebrated mandaragit and serves as the national bird; figuratively, the word also labels unscrupulous individuals who exploit the vulnerable.
Examples
" Lumilipad ang mandaragit. "
Natural Translation
The bird of prey is flying.
Literal Translation
Flying the bird-of-prey.
" Mabilis ang mandaragit. "
Natural Translation
The bird of prey is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the bird of prey.
" Mula sa itaas ng bundok, mabilis na sumibad ang mandaragit upang dakmain ang maliit na hayop sa lupa. "
Natural Translation
From the top of the mountain, the bird of prey swooped down swiftly to snatch the small animal on the ground.
Literal Translation
From the top of mountain, swiftly swooped the bird-of-prey to snatch the small animal on ground.
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