Usage Note
Dila refers to the physical tongue and is central to many common idioms about speech and behavior. Phrases like 'makati ang dila' (itchy tongue) describe a gossip, while 'matalas ang dila' (sharp tongue) refers to someone who speaks harshly.
Examples
" Masakit ang dila ko. "
Natural Translation
My tongue hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the tongue my.
" Huwag ilabas ang dila. "
Natural Translation
Do not stick out your tongue.
Literal Translation
Do not take-out the tongue.
" Maingat siya sa kanyang dila kaya hindi siya nasasangkot sa mga usapin ng tsismis sa kanilang lugar. "
Natural Translation
She is careful with her tongue, so she does not get involved in the gossip matters in their area.
Literal Translation
Careful she with her tongue so not she gets-involved in the matters of gossip in their place.
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