From root: galaw
Usage Note
Paggalaw describes the process or the instance of shifting from one position to another.
Examples
" Mabagal ang paggalaw niya. "
Natural Translation
His movement is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the act-of-moving his.
" Mabagal ang paggalaw ng trapik. "
Natural Translation
The movement of traffic is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the act-of-moving of traffic.
" Pinanood ng coach ang bawat paggalaw ng manlalaro para malaman kung saan siya dapat magsanay pa. "
Natural Translation
The coach watched every movement of the player to find out where he still needs to practice.
Literal Translation
Watched by-the coach the every act-of-moving of-the player so know where he should practice still.
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