hulagpos
hulagpós with stress marks
free one's self from bounds
Usage Note
Hulagpos describes the act of breaking free from physical restraints — wriggling out of a rope, slipping from a grip, or escaping a hold. It can also be used metaphorically to mean escaping from difficult situations or obligations. The word vividly captures the physical sensation of breaking loose and is used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Examples
" Nakahulagpos ang aso sa tali. "
Natural Translation
The dog broke free from the leash.
Literal Translation
Broke-free the dog from leash.
" Isang malakas na hulagpos lang. "
Natural Translation
Just one strong break for freedom.
Literal Translation
One strong that free-oneself only.
" Matapos ang maraming taon ng pagtitiis, naghangad siyang makahulagpos sa mga inaasahan ng lipunan at mamuhay ayon sa sarili niyang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
After many years of enduring it, he longed to break free from the expectations of society and live according to his own beliefs.
Literal Translation
After the many years of enduring, longed he be-able-to-break-free from the expectations of-the society and live according to own his belief.
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