duling
dúling with stress marks
cross-eyed
Usage Note
Duling describes a condition where the eyes point in different directions — strabismus — and can be used descriptively or as a mild, though potentially insensitive, nickname. Filipinos may use physical descriptors affectionately; in medical contexts the clinical term strabismus applies.
Examples
" Bahagyang duling ang kaniyang mata. "
Natural Translation
His eye is slightly cross-eyed.
Literal Translation
Slightly cross-eyed the his eye.
" Nag-opera ang bata para ayusin ang pagiging duling niya. "
Natural Translation
The child had surgery to correct being cross-eyed.
Literal Translation
Had-surgery the child to fix the being-cross-eyed his/her.
" Ipinaliwanag ng doktor na maaaring maitama ang pagiging duling ng bata kung maagap itong masusuri at maipapagamot. "
Natural Translation
The doctor explained that the child's being cross-eyed could be corrected if it is examined and treated early.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the doctor that possibly be-corrected the being cross-eyed of-the child if promptly it be-examined and be-treated.
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