hila
híla with stress marks
pull
Usage Note
Hila is the core root word for pulling or dragging, forming the basis of derived words such as humila, hilahin, and mahila. Used in physical contexts like pulling a rope or cart, and figuratively to mean being drawn toward something.
Examples
" Isang hila lang ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
Just one pull is needed.
Literal Translation
One pull only the needed.
" Malakas ang hila niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her pull is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the pull his/her.
" Sa isang hila ng lubid, napaandar agad ang lumang makina na matagal nang hindi nagagamit. "
Natural Translation
With one pull of the rope, the old machine that hadn't been used for a long time started right away.
Literal Translation
In one pull of rope, made-start immediately the old machine that long-already not used.
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